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Needs Assessment To Explore Support For Spouses Affected By Military Life, Erika Sletten
Needs Assessment To Explore Support For Spouses Affected By Military Life, Erika Sletten
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
Service members and family members currently have more challenging life situations due to multiple wartime deployments (Bowen & Martin, 2011). Spouses of military personnel suffer from problems at home when their loved ones are deployed. Problems may include intermittent single parenting, financial strain, and limited access to resources. These problems can lead to domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, and children’s social or academic decline (Lincoln & Sweeten, 2010).
Evidence-Based Strategies For Working With Veterans, Bethany Fopma
Evidence-Based Strategies For Working With Veterans, Bethany Fopma
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
According to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 3.3 million veterans (41%) live in rural areas. Due to geographical barriers, these veterans often lack access to needed services and providers. This research project analyzed studies that utilized telehealth in delivering services to veterans with PTSD. While more research in this area needs to be conducted, telehealth technology shows promising results for improving veterans’ symptoms and providing veterans with satisfactory services. Research Question: Is telehealth medicine an effective intervention in treating veterans with PTSD?