Accommodating Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in the Academic Setting

Iraq veterans were asked to describe readjustment difficulties following their return from combat service. A qualitative analysis addressed four themes (professional concerns, social interactions, behavioral and emotional challenges, and changing life views) relevant to post-service classroom adjust...

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Published in:Rehabilitation research, policy, and education policy, and education, 2010-02, Vol.24 (1), p.43-56
Main Authors: Glover-Graf, Noreen M., Miller, Eva, Freeman, Samuel
Format: Article
Language:English
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Health Care Administration and Management
Health Sciences
Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Public Health
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Summary:Iraq veterans were asked to describe readjustment difficulties following their return from combat service. A qualitative analysis addressed four themes (professional concerns, social interactions, behavioral and emotional challenges, and changing life views) relevant to post-service classroom adjustment. Recommendations for educational accommodations are provided based upon review of the literature and qualitative data analysis.
ISSN:2168-6653
2168-6661
DOI:10.1891/2168-6653.24.1.43