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Citation

Conard PL, Armstrong ML, Young C, Hogan M. J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv. 2015; 53(4): 33-42.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Healio)

DOI

10.3928/02793695-20150320-01

PMID

25856811

Abstract

Many deployed women Veterans, as described in a previous article, have experienced similar combat exposure as their male counterparts in wars since 1990. Upon reintegration, many Veterans visit civilian health facilities with behavioral health issues, sometimes voicing and/or attempting suicide. Effective nursing assessment and actions are needed to specifically care for this unique population. Any suicide variables (e.g., ideation, attempts, completed) are concerning; therefore, all women Veterans from the Vietnam, Gulf I, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars should be assessed. The first priority is always patient safety. Timely and frequent screening for a variety of risk factors, documented for both men and women Veterans, and women specifically, are important. Symptomology may not become evident for 3 to 15 months into reintegration. Applicable dialogue can recognize changing thoughts, judgment, and behavior patterns. Health promotion efforts, interventions, and resourceful referrals are provided. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 53(4), 33-42.].


Language: en

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