The Soldier Medic Mettle Study

Abstract

This study forges the existing gap in the literature on military health care providers by focusing solely on Combat Medics. Medics serve a vital role in the OEF/OIF theatres, yet there is a paucity of research on Combat Medics. The overall purpose of the study was to conduct a behavioral health assessment among Combat Medics, to determine what factors account for resiliency among combat medics, and if resiliency is static, wants, or cycles over time. The study incorporates a mixed-methods, prospective longitudinal design utilizing US Army Combat Medics. Findings can assist educators and leaders of Combat Medics to better prepare future Combat Medics for service in combat zones. Results: only preliminary demographics are available at this time.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2010
Accession Number
AD1035969

Entities

People

  • James A. Haley
  • Paula Chapman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Defense
  • Artillery
  • Biomedical Research
  • Demography
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Electronic Mail
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Information Operations
  • Instructions
  • Quality Control
  • Students
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Systems Analysis and Design