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Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health 1/2015

01.02.2015 | Original Paper

Gaps in Preparedness of Clergy and Healthcare Providers to Address Mental Health Needs of Returning Service Members

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 1/2015

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Abstract

To elucidate gaps in the preparedness of clergy and healthcare providers to care for service members (SM) with deployment-related mental health needs. Participants identified clinically relevant symptoms in a standardized video role play of a veteran with deployment-related mental health needs and discussed their preparedness to deal with SM. Clergy members identified suicide and depression most often, while providers identified difficulty sleeping, low energy, nightmares and irritability. Neither clergy nor providers felt prepared to minister to or treat SM with traumatic brain injury. Through a mixed methods approach, we identified gaps in preparedness of clergy and healthcare providers in dealing with the mental health needs of SM.
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Metadaten
Titel
Gaps in Preparedness of Clergy and Healthcare Providers to Address Mental Health Needs of Returning Service Members
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2015
Erschienen in
Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 1/2015
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-014-9917-0

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