Journal of military, veteran and family health · 2025
Impact of military lifestyle on the health of military personnel and Veterans with chronic pain: A meta-synthesis.
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Majid Umair, Jameel Bismah, Wasim Aghna, Kakar Kriti
Аннотация
INTRODUCTION: This study explored the experiences of military personnel with chronic pain accessing care during their service and their transition to civilian life.
METHODS: Database and grey literature searches were conducted on December 2, 2022 and January 5, 2024. The analysis was structured in three stages: pilot, initial, and focused coding, following the qualitative meta-synthesis methodology. Each stage involved analysis, synthesis, and discussion of themes and findings among four researchers and a Veteran partner.
RESULTS: Themes were synthesized from 19 studies on the impact of military lifestyle, culture, and mindset on military personnel with chronic pain. The findings showed how military lifestyle and culture create different challenges and experiences for military personnel with chronic pain. Chronic pain onset is often linked to prolonged exposure to high-stress environments, strenuous activities, and combat zones. The military has a prevalent culture of pain avoidance, often leading personnel to minimize their symptoms to fit the ideal soldier image. A mission-first ethos and the military's hierarchical structure can sometimes conflict with personal health needs. As military personnel transition to civilian life, they encounter challenges in a health care system that is not always attuned to their unique needs. The analysis also underscores the importance of tailored care and robust social support networks, with other Veterans playing a pivotal role in facilitating smoother transitions.
DISCUSSION: Recognizing the unique challenges and needs of military personnel navigating military culture and lifestyle is crucial for developing tailored health care interventions and ensuring person-centred care during and after service.
METHODS: Database and grey literature searches were conducted on December 2, 2022 and January 5, 2024. The analysis was structured in three stages: pilot, initial, and focused coding, following the qualitative meta-synthesis methodology. Each stage involved analysis, synthesis, and discussion of themes and findings among four researchers and a Veteran partner.
RESULTS: Themes were synthesized from 19 studies on the impact of military lifestyle, culture, and mindset on military personnel with chronic pain. The findings showed how military lifestyle and culture create different challenges and experiences for military personnel with chronic pain. Chronic pain onset is often linked to prolonged exposure to high-stress environments, strenuous activities, and combat zones. The military has a prevalent culture of pain avoidance, often leading personnel to minimize their symptoms to fit the ideal soldier image. A mission-first ethos and the military's hierarchical structure can sometimes conflict with personal health needs. As military personnel transition to civilian life, they encounter challenges in a health care system that is not always attuned to their unique needs. The analysis also underscores the importance of tailored care and robust social support networks, with other Veterans playing a pivotal role in facilitating smoother transitions.
DISCUSSION: Recognizing the unique challenges and needs of military personnel navigating military culture and lifestyle is crucial for developing tailored health care interventions and ensuring person-centred care during and after service.