Military-connected children with special health care needs and their families: A literature review
- Hill, A. T., & Blue-Banning, M. (2025). Military-connected children with special health care needs and their families: A literature review. Armed Forces & Society, 51(1), 204-230. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095327X231197992
- The common military experience of frequent relocation may be particularly stressful for families whose children have chronic conditions that require health or support services. This literature review synthesized information across 74 sources, published between 2001 and 2021, about the experiences of military families with children who have special healthcare needs. In general, the themes highlighted a lack of coordinated and consistent care over time across education, healthcare, and family support domains. The review also identified gaps in the literature.
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