Psychosocial and Healthcare Experiences of OEF/OIF Veterans Before Suicide: Qualitative Analysis of VA Medical Records. (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Denneson, Lauren M.; Williams, Holly B.; Jacobson, Laura E.; Nguyen, Dan; Dobscha, Steven K.
• Is Part Of: Military behavioral health. Volume 5:Number 1(2017)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 11
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Veterans -- suicide -- health services -- qualitative research -- health services research; Military psychiatry -- Periodicals; Combat -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; 355.345
• DOI: 10.1080/21635781.2016.1199985
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2163-5781

Abstract

ABSTRACT: To identify priority areas for future research, this study describes the psychosocial and healthcare experiences of 38 Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) veterans before suicide. This analysis included veterans from 11 states who died by suicide and received Veterans Affairs healthcare in the 6 months before death. Findings revealed instances of under- or untreated mental health conditions, care coordination difficulties, and polypharmacy, and indicated the importance of examining military-related trauma and aggression, basic needs satisfaction, and treatment engagement in this veteran cohort.