Rajeev Ramchand, Terri Tanielian, Michael P. Fisher, Christine Anne Vaughan, Thomas E. Trail, Caroline Epley, Phoenix Voorhies, Michael William Robbins, Eric Robinson, Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar ; sponsored by Caring for Military Families: The Elizabeth Dole Foundation
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (xxx, 258 pages) :
Other Physical Details
tables (some color), color maps
SERIES
Series Title
RAND Corporation research report series ;
Volume Designation
RR-499-TEDF
GENERAL NOTES
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"RR-499-TEDF"--Page 4 of cover
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-258)
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction -- Critical Lifelines : The Role and Contributions of Military Caregivers -- Understanding and Addressing Caregiver Needs : the Risks and Consequences of Caregiving and Programs to Mitigate Them -- Evolving Needs : Sustaining Caregiver and Care Recipient Well-Being Now and in the Future -- Closing Gaps : Conclusions and Recommendations -- Appendices : A. Survey Methods ; B. Survey Analysis ; C. Enumeration of Military Caregivers -D. Environmental Scan Methods -- E. Environmental Scan Organizational Characteristics -- F. Federal and State Policies and Programs to Support Military Caregivers -- G. Programs and Organizations Excluded from the Environmental Scan -- H. Military Support Programs and Organizations Included in the Environmental Scan
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"While much has been written about the role of caregiving for the elderly and chronically ill and for children with special needs, little is known about "military caregivers"--The population of those who care for wounded, ill, and injured military personnel and veterans. These caregivers play an essential role in caring for injured or wounded service members and veterans. This enables those for whom they are caring to live better quality lives, and can result in faster and improved rehabilitation and recovery. Yet playing this role can impose a substantial physical, emotional, and financial toll on caregivers. This report summarizes the results of a study designed to describe the magnitude of military caregiving in the United States today, as well as to identify gaps in the array of programs, policies, and initiatives designed to support military caregivers. Improving military caregivers' well-being and ensuring their continued ability to provide care will require multifaceted approaches to reducing the current burdens caregiving may impose, and bolstering their ability to serve as caregivers more effectively. Given the systematic differences among military caregiver groups, it is also important that tailored approaches meet the unique needs and characteristics of post-9/11 caregivers."--Abstract
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Little has been reported about "military caregivers"--The population of those who care for wounded, ill, and injured military personnel and veterans. This report summarizes the results of a study designed to describe the magnitude of military caregiving in the United States today, as well as to identify gaps in the array of programs, policies, and initiatives designed to support military caregivers
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
JSTOR
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
OverDrive, Inc.
Stock Number
22573/ctt5vpsw8
Stock Number
72E85749-3C32-4A6F-9AB4-0C88BA754F86
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Hidden Heroes : America's Military Caregivers.
International Standard Book Number
9780833085580
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Caregivers-- Services for-- United States
Medicine, Military-- United States
Military nursing-- United States
Military social work-- United States
Psychology, Military
Veterans-- Care-- United States-- Psychological aspects