Invisible wounds of war : psychological and cognitive injuries, their consequences, and services to assist recovery /
Invisible wounds of war :: psychological and cognitive injuries, their consequences, and services to assist recovery /

Since October 2001, approximately 1.64 million U.S. troops have been deployed for Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) in Afghanistan and Iraq. Early evidence suggests that the psychological toll of these deployments -- many involving prolonged exposure to combat-related stress ov...

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Körperschaften: Rand Corporation, California Community Foundation, RAND Health, Rand Corporation. National Security Research Division
Weitere Verfasser: Tanielian, Terri L., Jaycox, Lisa
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Santa Monica, CA : RAND Center for Military Health Policy Research, 2008.
Schriftenreihe:Rand Corporation monograph series.
Schlagworte:
2001-2021
Post-traumatic stress disorder > United States.
Brain > Wounds and injuries > United States.
Depression, Mental > United States.
Veterans > Mental health > United States.
Iraq War, 2003-2011 > Psychological aspects.
Afghan War, 2001-2021 > Psychological aspects.
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 > Psychological aspects.
War > Psychological aspects.
War neuroses.
Brain > Wounds and injuries.
Brain damage.
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Combat Disorders
Brain Damage, Chronic
Brain Injuries
Depressive Disorder
Iraq War, 2003
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Veterans > psychology
État de stress post-traumatique > États-Unis.
Cerveau > Lésions et blessures > États-Unis.
Dépression > États-Unis.
Anciens combattants > Santé mentale > États-Unis.
Guerre en Irak, 2003-2011 > Aspect psychologique.
Guerre en Afghānistān, 2001-2021 > Aspect psychologique.
Guerre contre le terrorisme, 2001-2009 > Aspect psychologique.
Guerre > Aspect psychologique.
Névroses de guerre.
Cerveau > Lésions et blessures.
État de stress post-traumatique.
MEDICAL > Health Policy.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Human Resources & Personnel Management.
Brain > Wounds and injuries
Depression, Mental
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Psychological aspects
Veterans > Mental health
War > Psychological aspects
Soldat
Afghanistankrieg > 2001-2021
Posttraumatisches Stresssyndrom
Golfkrieg > 2003
Post-traumatic stress disorder > United States
Brain > Wounds and injuries > United States
Depression, Mental > United States
Veterans > Mental health > United States
Iraq War, 2003-2011 > Psychological aspects
Afghan War, 2001- > Psychological aspects
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 > Psychological aspects
Iraq
United States
USA
Veterans
Combat disorders
Post traumatic stress disorder
Brain damage
Depression
Mental health
Health services
Costs
Iraq War
Counter terrorist measures
Afghanistan
Overseas item
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Zusammenfassung:Since October 2001, approximately 1.64 million U.S. troops have been deployed for Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) in Afghanistan and Iraq. Early evidence suggests that the psychological toll of these deployments -- many involving prolonged exposure to combat-related stress over multiple rotations -- may be disproportionately high compared with the physical injuries of combat. In the face of mounting public concern over post-deployment health care issues confronting OEF/OIF veterans, several task forces, independent review groups, and a Presidential Commission have been convened to examine the care of the war wounded and make recommendations. Concerns have been most recently centered on two combat-related injuries in particular: post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. With the increasing incidence of suicide and suicide attempts among returning veterans, concern about depression is also on the rise. The study discussed in this monograph focuses on post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, and traumatic brain injury, not only because of current high-level policy interest but also because, unlike the physical wounds of war, these conditions are often invisible to the eye, remaining invisible to other servicemembers, family members, and society in general. All three conditions affect mood, thoughts, and behavior; yet these wounds often go unrecognized and unacknowledged. The effect of traumatic brain injury is still poorly understood, leaving a large gap in knowledge related to how extensive the problem is or how to address it. RAND conducted a comprehensive study of the post-deployment health-related needs associated with these three conditions among OEF/OIF veterans, the health care system in place to meet those needs, gaps in the care system, and the costs associated with these conditions and with providing quality health care to all those in need. This monograph presents the results of our study, which should be of interest to mental health treatment providers; health policymakers, particularly those charged with caring for our nation's veterans; and U.S. service men and women, their families, and the concerned public. All the research products from this study are available at http://veterans.rand.org. Data collection for this study began in April 2007and concluded in January 2008. Specific activities included a critical reviewof the extant literature on the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, and traumatic brain injury and their short- and long-term consequences; a population-based survey of service members and veterans who served in Afghanistan or Iraq to assess health status and symptoms, as well asutilization of and barriers to care; a review of existing programs to treat service members and veterans with the three conditions; focus groups withmilitary service members and their spouses; and the development of a microsimulation model to forecast the economic costs of these conditions overtime. Among our recommendations is that effective treatments documented in the scientific literature -- evidence-based care -- are available for PTSD and major depression. Delivery of such care to all veterans with PTSD or majordepression would pay for itself within two years, or even save money, by improving productivity and reducing medical and mortality costs. Such care may also be a cost-effective way to retain a ready and healthy military force for the future. However, to ensure that this care is delivered requires system-level changes across the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the U.S. health care system.
Beschreibung:"Sponsored by the California Community Foundation."
"A joint endeavor of Rand Health and the Rand National Security Research Division."
"MG-720-CCF"--Page 4 of cover
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xliii, 453 pages) : illustrations
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780833045294
0833045296
1281736600
9781281736604

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