Enhancing veteran-centered care: a guide for nurses in non-VA settings.

摘要: There are currently 22.5 million living U.S. military veterans, and this number is expected to increase dramatically as personnel return from Iraq Afghanistan. Although honorably discharged veterans may qualify for health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), only about 25% all take advantage benefit; a majority seek services in non-VA settings. It's imperative nurses civilian settings understand impact that service has on veterans' health. This article provides an overview unique issues, focusing particularly traumatic brain injury, polytrauma, hazardous exposures, chronic pain, posttraumatic stress disorder, sexual trauma, substance use disorders, suicide, homelessness. Evidence-based assessment tools treatment guidelines these issues discussed. A resource table telephone numbers Web sites offering tools, educational materials, veteran services. second detailed veteran-centered screening questions.