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Published on: April 11, 2018
Soldiers with musculoskeletal injuries
Bonnie M Jennings1, Linda H Yoder, Stacy L Heiner
1bmjennings@cox.net
Summary
U.S. Army Soldiers experienced frustration with musculoskeletal injuries, impacting military duties and highlighting needs for improved healthcare and leadership support for injury prevention and recovery.
Area of Science:
- Military medicine
- Musculoskeletal health
- Injury epidemiology
Background:
- Musculoskeletal injuries are prevalent among military personnel.
- Understanding Soldier perspectives is crucial for effective management and rehabilitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe U.S. Army Soldiers' perspectives on the impact of musculoskeletal injuries.
- To identify challenges in managing these injuries within the military context.
Main Methods:
- Prospective survey design in 2003 with active duty Soldiers on modified work plans.
- Analysis of survey responses using descriptive statistics and qualitative evaluation of handwritten comments.
Main Results:
- Back and knee injuries were most common (18% each), with 47% work-related.
- Injuries significantly impaired military tasks like road marching (80%) and physical training (69%).
- Soldiers reported frustration with injuries, healthcare, and leadership, with severe lower back pain noted by 21%.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers must enhance management strategies to expedite Soldier return to duty.
- Unit leaders should foster injury-prevention environments and allow adequate healing time.
- Findings may extend to civilian populations with similar physical demands and inform civilian nurses caring for military personnel.
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