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Occupational therapy for military personnel and military veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder: A scoping review.

Nathan C KerrSamantha AshbySteven M GerardiShelly Jerrine Lane
Published in: Australian occupational therapy journal (2020)
Occupational therapists provide services to military personnel who are vulnerable to PTSD from combat and operational stress. Rarely did publications address intervention efficacy for military personnel. Additionally, there is a paucity of literature that addresses occupational therapy interventions following transition from military service for veterans with PTSD specific to facilitating reintegration to civilian life. Despite this, occupational therapists are well suited to enable military veterans to build upon their existing strengths, skills, and professional identities to minimise the impact of PTSD on daily life and to reach their full potential.
Keyphrases
  • posttraumatic stress disorder
  • healthcare
  • social support
  • randomized controlled trial
  • systematic review
  • primary care