Military Service-Related Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Finding a Way Home

Nurs Clin North Am. 2019 Dec;54(4):503-515. doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2019.08.008. Epub 2019 Oct 11.

Abstract

Mental illness and injury, including post-traumatic stress disorder, represents a significant source of disability and morbidity among military and veteran populations. This article explores the pathophysiology, identification, and treatment of military service-connected trauma-related and stressor-related disorders. Particular attention is given to trauma informed care, evidence-based practice recommendations, and the sequencing of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy in pursuit of optimal patient outcomes.

Keywords: Military service members; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Trauma informed care.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Evidence-Based Practice*
  • Humans
  • Military Personnel / statistics & numerical data*
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / epidemiology*
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / physiopathology*
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / therapy