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Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans with amputation: An exploration of resilience, employment and individual characteristics

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Since 2002 approximately 1,700 US military service members have experienced trauma related amputations from injuries incurred in Afhanistan and Iraq (Fisher, 2015). OBJECTIVE: This study explores the variables of resilience, individual characteristics, and employment status of a sample of these Veterans who served in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and sustained an amputation. METHODS: Veterans identified through the VA Corporate Data Warehouse (N = 165) completed a survey on their experiences following amputation. RESULTS: Results indicate that several variables were significantly related to resilience, to include employment status, pain status, and prosthetic use. CONCLUSION: Recommendations for future research and practice are provided.

Source: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation

DOI: 10.3233/jvr-180923

Authors: Amy J. Armstrong, Carolyn E. Hawley, Benjamin Darter, Adam P. Sima, Jason DiNardo, Katherine J. Inge

Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University

Language: English

Topic: Disability Education and Employment

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green