Citation

Hobbs K. AAOHN J. 2008; 56(8): 337-341.

Affiliation

Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Publisher Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18717299

Abstract

Veterans, as a cultural group, present unique challenges to health care providers. Veteran culture includes health inequalities and health disparities related to posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and substance abuse that must be understood in context to provide the best care possible to this population. Veterans are not, however, frequently viewed in terms of culturally competent nursing care. Changes in the approach to this population are necessary to provide effective, comprehensive, and compassionate care.

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