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A Comparative Case Study of Risk, Resiliency, and Coping Among Injured National Guard.
Lisa A Gorman1, Angela J Huebner1, Mara K Hirschfeld2
1Michigan Public Health Institute, 2440 Woodlake Circle, Suite 100, Okemos, MI 48864.
Military Medicine
|May 12, 2016
Summary
Delays in diagnosis and treatment, coupled with inadequate support for injured National Guard soldiers, negatively impact their health and family well-being. Systemic issues hinder resilience for these military families.
Area of Science:
- Military medicine
- Family psychology
- Sociology of health
Background:
- Military service, particularly deployment, can lead to injuries impacting soldiers and their families.
- National Guard members face unique challenges navigating healthcare and support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine how navigating treatment systems affects adjustment trajectories for injured National Guard soldiers and their families.
- To explore the differential experiences and outcomes of three families with an injured soldier.
Main Methods:
- A comparative case study design was employed, focusing on three families.
- Qualitative data were gathered through conjoint interviews with soldiers and spouses.
- Quantitative survey data on mental health, marital relations, and resilience were collected at three deployment cycle time points.
Main Results:
- Delays in diagnosis and treatment initiation create significant stressors.
- Inadequate formal and financial support exacerbates negative impacts on soldier health and family well-being.
- System-level issues impede the resilience of National Guard families.
Conclusions:
- The findings highlight the detrimental effects of systemic barriers on injured soldiers and their families.
- Further research is needed to address system-level factors impeding resilience in National Guard families.
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