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Summary
This study explored the effect of community reintegration among Veterans who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) diagnosis. Semi-structured interviews with Veterans and a family member as well as survey instruments assessed community reintegration, depressive symptoms, physical health, and relationship quality. Findings revealed that depression had a significant effect on how well Veterans reintegrated into their communities.
Citation
Moriarty, H., Winter, L., Robinson, K., True, G., Piersol, C., Vause-Earland, T., Iacovone, D. B., Holbert, L., Newhart, B., Fishman, D., Short, T. H. (2015). Exploration of Individual and Family Factors Related to Community Reintegration in Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 21, 195-211. doi:10.1177/1078390315590315591879