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Blundell, Laura (2014) Lived experiences and weight management : being within, and moving on from, the military. DClinPsych thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
Chapter one adopts a systematic review methodology in order to identify relevant evidence concerning the clinical effectiveness of weight management programmes in the military. It explores the success of such programmes that adopt cognitive-behavioural components as part of their treatment approach as opposed to standard care offered by the military. The paper also offers areas for further research, particularly focused on the need for more longitudinal evidence of the success of these programmes and the longer term outcomes for an individual‟s career.
Chapter two presents the empirical paper of the thesis. It describes a phenomenological qualitative study of UK army veterans‟ lived experiences of transition from military to civilian life. It explores how veterans have perceived the challenges of this transition and their experience of the support they have received from various services. Analysis revealed three major themes that captured the lived experiences of these veterans; centred on the consequences of leaving the army, surviving initial civilian life and reconstruction of an identity as a veteran.
Chapter three presents a reflective paper that offers insights into the research journey of the main author and reflections of being on a clinical placement within a community mental health team for the Ministry of Defence. It was found that this was an asset in understanding the applicability of research findings to an everyday clinical setting. This paper also offers experiences and reflections of being a woman in a patriarchal multidisciplinary team; many of whom served in the British army themselves.
| Item Type: | Thesis (DClinPsych) | ||||
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| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) U Military Science > U Military Science (General) |
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| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Overweight persons, Great Britain. Army -- Medical care, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Medical care, Great Britain. Royal Air Force -- Medical care, Military discharge -- Great Britain | ||||
| Official Date: | January 2014 | ||||
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| Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
| Theses Department: | Department of Psychology | ||||
| Thesis Type: | DClinPsych | ||||
| Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
| Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Liebling-Kalifani, Helen ; Knight, Eve | ||||
| Description: | Completed in conjunction with Coventry University. School of Health and Social Sciences |
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| Extent: | 190 leaves | ||||
| Language: | eng |
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