Help for heroes? Evaluating a case management programme for ex-service personnel in the United Kingdom

Warren, Jon; Garthwaite, Kayleigh; Bambra, Clare

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“…For the majority of serving members, life in the armed forces has a positive effect on wellbeing [ 5 ]. However, some members will leave the armed forces facing health and wellbeing needs related to their military service [ 6 – 8 ].…”

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The health and wellbeing needs of veterans: a rapid review

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BackgroundFor the majority of serving members, life in the military has a positive effect on wellbeing. However, the type, intensity and duration of service, along with the transition from fulltime military to civilian life, may have a negative effect on veterans’ wellbeing. Such negative consequences, alongside the growing veteran population, indicate the need for greater exploration of veterans’ physical, mental and social wellbeing.MethodsThe current paper reports on the findings of a rapid review of the literature on the health and wellbeing needs of veterans, commissioned by the Australian Department of Veterans’ Affairs to inform future programs and services. The databases Embase, Medline, Cinahl, PubMed, Web of Science and Cochrane Database were searched for systematic reviews reporting on veterans’ physical, mental and social wellbeing published in English in peer-reviewed journals.ResultsA total of 21 systematic reviews were included. The reviews reported on a range of mental, physical and social health problems affecting veterans. While there was limited information on prevalence rates of physical, mental and social health problems in veterans compared to civilian populations, the reviews demonstrated the interconnection between these domains and the effect of demographic and military service factors.ConclusionsA key finding of the review is the interconnection of the mental, physical, and social health of veterans, highlighting the importance that an integrated approach to veterans’ wellbeing is adopted. It is suggested that understanding key factors, such as demographic factors and factors relating to military service, can support improved service provision for veterans.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s12888-017-1547-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…); employment support delivered to peer groups (Le Page et al . ); and accessing support services in the community (McGuire, Rosenheck and Kasprow ; Bates and Yentumi‐Orofori ; Murray ; Warren, Garthwaite and Bambra ).…”

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“…They also showed reduced use of heroin, alcohol or crack in this period. Likewise, there is an increasing number of studies showing that assertive linkage is effective with the veteran cohort: at prerelease from prison (Davis et al 2003); employment support delivered to peer groups (Le Page et al 2011); and accessing support services in the community (McGuire, Rosenheck and Kasprow 2003;Bates and Yentumi-Orofori 2013;Murray 2014;Warren, Garthwaite and Bambra 2015).…”

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A Social Capital Approach to Assisting Veterans Through Recovery and Desistance Transitions in Civilian Life

Albertson

Irving

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2015

The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice

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While only a minority of veterans experience transitional difficulties after military service, there is increasing recognition of the unique challenges that some veterans face, including involvement with the criminal justice system, mental health problems and substance misuse. There is growing acknowledgment that both recovery from substance misuse and desistance from crime are lived transitional processes grounded in social relationships and community. This article reports on the potential of the comradeship and mutual resilience that underpin military life being redirected to support recovery and desistance journeys, through assertive linkage to peer support and community activities, describing a new initiative and an innovative evaluation model.

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“…Supporting WIS military veterans in improving their health and well-being through their recovery journeys is a key driving factor of recovery services. Previous research has suggested that encouraging military veterans to positively engage with their own recovery journey is key to successful, long-term physical and mental health benefits following military service (Crawford et al, 2015; Warren et al, 2015). The military charity Help for Heroes (H4H) offers support through a range of activities and pathways.…”

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Predictors of military veterans’ engagement in bespoke recovery pathways and health and well-being outcomes.

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Gillison³

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Rehabilitation Psychology

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Purpose/Objective: The objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess how psychosocial variables predict U.K. military veterans’ level of engagement in bespoke recovery pathways (Aim 1) and a sports-specific recovery pathway (Aim 2). A further purpose of this study was to test whether predictor variables indirectly predict outcome variables of physical health (Aim 3), mental health (Aim 4), and subjective vitality (Aim 5), when mediated through level of engagement with all recovery pathways and the sport recovery pathway. Research Method/Design: A cross-sectional battery of questionnaires were completed by 514 military veterans who had been enrolled in Help for Heroes recovery pathways (e.g., sports recovery pathway) from 3 months to 10 years. Data were analyzed by multinomial logistic and multiple linear regressions and mediation analyses using the PROCESS SPSS macro. Results: Engagement in all recovery pathways (i.e., frequency and duration of attendance) was predicted by basic psychological needs frustration and perceived social support (Nagelkerke R2 = .16). Sport-related social support (p < .05) and competence satisfaction (p < .001) were directly positively associated with mental health, and competence satisfaction with physical health (p < .001) and well-being (p < .001) on the sport recovery pathway. While perceived stress was directly negatively associated with mental health and well-being (p < .001). Mediation analyses revealed no significant, indirect effects of psychosocial variables on health and wellbeing through level of engagement. Conclusions/Implications: In sum, engagement in recovery pathways does not mediate the effects of psychosocial variables on veterans’ health and well-being. Perceived social support, satisfaction of veterans’ needs, and perceived stress were better predictors of health and well-being outcomes and should be an important focus of future research and recovery.

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Help for heroes? Evaluating a case management programme for ex-service personnel in the United Kingdom

Abstract: Case management is a viable way in which the military, health professionals and support services can provide ongoing support for ex-service personnel in transitioning successfully to civilian life.

Cited by 5 publications

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The health and wellbeing needs of veterans: a rapid review

The health and wellbeing needs of veterans: a rapid review

A Social Capital Approach to Assisting Veterans Through Recovery and Desistance Transitions in Civilian Life

Predictors of military veterans’ engagement in bespoke recovery pathways and health and well-being outcomes.

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