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Jacqueline A Moss1, Randy L Moore, Cynthia S Selleck
1Department of Acute, Chronic, and Continuing Care (Dr Moss), University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing (Dr Moore); VA Nursing Academic Partnership, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama (Dr Moore); and Clinical and Global Partnerships, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing (Dr Selleck).
ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|October 31, 2015
Summary
This study developed 10 Veteran Care Competencies for undergraduate nursing education to address unrecognized health issues in military Veterans. These competencies aim to improve recognition and care for Veterans outside traditional Veterans Affairs facilities.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Military Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Military Veterans represent 10% of the US population, with many receiving care outside Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities.
- Health issues related to military service are often unrecognized in non-VA healthcare settings.
- There is a need for standardized training to address the unique health needs of Veterans.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a set of 10 essential Veteran Care Competencies for undergraduate nursing education.
- To define the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for nurses to effectively care for military Veterans.
- To improve the recognition and management of service-related health conditions among Veterans.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi design was employed to achieve consensus on the competencies.
- Expert input was gathered to identify key areas of Veteran care.
- The process focused on developing actionable competencies for nursing students.
Main Results:
- Ten core Veteran Care Competencies were successfully developed.
- Competencies cover critical areas including Military and Veteran Culture, PTSD, TBI, MST, and end-of-life care.
- Associated knowledge, skills, and attitudes were defined for each competency.
Conclusions:
- The developed competencies provide a framework for educating nurses on Veteran-specific healthcare needs.
- Implementing these competencies can enhance the quality of care for military Veterans across the healthcare system.
- Improved nursing education is crucial for recognizing and addressing the complex health profiles of Veterans.
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