Examining Associations Between Relocation, Continuity of Care, and Patient Satisfaction in Military Spouses

Military families experience permanent change of stations (PCS) frequently, which may influence their opportunities to receive continuous medical care. This study examined the associations between PCS, continuity of care, and patient satisfaction by having 175 female military spouses complete questionnaires regarding their experiences with the military health system. Results suggested that discontinuity of care may be one of the reasons that military spouses were not satisfied with the care they received.