Hypothesis
Specific hypotheses to pursue baseline data collected include:
• that poor physical health and injury (particularly in the battlefield casualty group) will have a negative impact on mental health, re-employment, and other transition outcomes compared to other groups who were not as seriously injured;
• health and recuperation service provision, in particular, the time the individual spends undergoing rehabilitation and recuperation (whether before or after the end of service) will be beneficial as it provides the individual with more time and opportunity to reflect on and plan for their future compared to others who exit rapidly (which has implications for resettlement policy).
Summary
This study aims to identify the best support for transitioning individuals (particularly battlefield casualties and those with service-related disability) from the perspectives of policy, practice, and service delivery. This project will identify factors that facilitate good transition outcomes (in terms of health, well-being, and economic stability) as well as identify factors associated with poor transition outcomes. These factors will include the situation of the transitioning individual (for example, demographics, childhood adversity, military and deployment-related experiences, service-related injury, and other health factors). By considering both the situation of the individual and the resettlement, health-related, and other support services provided to them, recommendations will be made regarding the best support for transitioning individuals (particularly battlefield casualties and those with service-related disability) from the perspectives of policy, practice, and service delivery.
Specific hypotheses to pursue for baseline data collected include:
• That poor physical health and injury (particularly in the battlefield casualty group) will have a negative impact on mental health, re-employment, and other transition outcomes compared to other groups who were not as seriously injured;
• Health and recuperation service provision, in particular, the time the individual spends undergoing rehabilitation and recuperation (whether before or after the end of service) will be beneficial as it provides the individual with more time and opportunity to reflect on and plan for their future compared to others who exit rapidly (which has implications for resettlement policy).
Keywords
Transition, Resettlement, Support, Retirement, Veteran