Coping Strategies, Barriers, and Supports of Female Nurses and Veterans with a Work-Related Traumatic Exacerbation of an Existing Respiratory Disorder
JoAnna Lynn Phillips
The United States Department of Defense and Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that female veterans and nurses experience work-related trauma at rates of 51% or higher. While many studies have examined their mental health outcomes, posttraumatic worsening of physical health has been less studied in this population. This generic qualitative inquiry was conducted to gain a deeper understanding of the subjective lived experiences of female nurses and veterans' work-related traumatic exacerbation