Operator syndrome: Nursing care and considerations for military Special Operators

Nursing. 2024 Aug 1;54(8):25-31. doi: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000001. Epub 2024 Jul 19.

Abstract

Operator syndrome is a common and predictable constellation of interrelated medical and psychiatric conditions and social and functional impairments experienced by special operations forces. Nurses in all settings should be aware of this emerging trend among veterans they encounter in practice so they may identify and intervene using evidence-based approaches and effect a positive outcome.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Military Nursing
  • Military Personnel*
  • Occupational Diseases / nursing
  • Syndrome
  • United States
  • Veterans