Carolyn Deans

Articles by Carolyn Deans


Social Support and the Military-to-Civilian Transition: A Scoping Review of Methodological Approaches and Measures

Introduction The military-to-civilian transition (MCT) is a significant life change for military personnel. Characterised as the process of leaving the military and returning to family, community and workplace roles,1 a successful transition is widely considered essential for supporting veterans’ wellbeing in civilian life.2 Globally, over 200 000 military personnel transition to civilian life each year.3 While… Read more »

By Douglas Whyte , Ethan Kwok and Carolyn Deans In   Issue Social Support and the Military-to-Civilian Transition: A Scoping Review of Methodological Approaches and Measures

Profiles of Transition: A Cross-sectional Survey of Factors Associated with Civilian Adjustment in Australian Veterans

Abstract Background. This study builds on prior research suggesting that demographics and attributes can better predict positive or negative experiences in the military-to-civilian transition. Purpose. We measured differences in self-reported experience of military-to-civilian transitions on a range of in-service and post-service variables suggested in the literature. Materials and methods. Drawing on a survey of Australian… Read more »

By Carolyn Deans , Richard Evans and Haydn Aarons In   Issue Profiles of Transition: A Cross-sectional Survey of Factors Associated with Civilian Adjustment in Australian Veterans Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/01.2026-82474265/JMVH

Benefits and Employment and Care for Peer Support Staff in the Veteran Community: A Rapid Narrative Literature Review

C Deans Abstract Background: Veteran services increasingly use peers to support other veterans. There are hypothesised benefits for the service users, service system and peers. Purpose: This rapid narrative literature review sought recommendations for the employment of veteran peers via related reviews: one on the use of mental health peers, and one on the use… Read more »

By Carolyn Deans In   Issue Volume 28 No. 4 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/05.2021-14598648/JMVH Vol 28 No 4