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The Veteran Core Values Study

Brannack, Lisa A
http://orcid.org/0009-0005-6524-3569
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1737041545407517

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2025, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Nursing.
Purpose: Veterans hold a set of health care expectations specifically related to cultural values derived from their military service. Although veterans expect veteran culture—specifically veteran identity and the five veteran core values of honor, duty, courage, respect, and trust—to be an integral part of their health experience, health professionals are not educated on these concepts. Health professionals' knowledge and integration of veteran culture is essential because veteran identity and veteran core values guide veteran perceptions and health decisions that can lead to optimal health. The purpose of the study was to describe the five veteran core values in a health context. Methods: A qualitative design was used to explore veterans’ (N = 21) experiences with the five veteran core values in a healthcare context. Qualitative data were analyzed using a deductive and inductive approach analysis and were validated by two content experts. Results: Veterans expect VA primary care providers to deliver values-based health care. Violations of the veteran core values were interpreted as disrespect or trust issues. Conclusion: The study confirmed earlier studies regarding the impact of veteran identity and expanded knowledge about the five veteran core on the veteran health experience. Knowledge gleaned from the study is an important first step to advance the limited body of evidence about veteran identity and the veteran core values of honor, duty, courage, respect, and trust that may confirm or contribute to health professionals' knowledge of the importance of culturally competent care for veterans in all healthcare settings. Future research will expand the reach of VA provider cultural competence to ensure that veteran health care reflects the veterans’ value system. Implementing culturally competent care is showing appreciation for our national heroes and sincerely thanking them for their service.
Dr. Mary Dolansky, PhD, RN, FAAN (Committee Chair)
Dr. Sherry Ball, PhD (Committee Member)
Dr. Christopher Burant, PhD (Committee Member)
Dr. Jaclene Zauszniewski, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN (Committee Member)
234 p.
Health Care; Military Studies; Nursing
Veteran Core Values; Veteran Culture; Honor; Duty; Courage; Respect; Trust; Primary Care Veteran Education

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  • Brannack, L. A. (2025). The Veteran Core Values Study [Doctoral dissertation, Case Western Reserve University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1737041545407517

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Brannack, Lisa. The Veteran Core Values Study. 2025. Case Western Reserve University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1737041545407517.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Brannack, Lisa. "The Veteran Core Values Study." Doctoral dissertation, Case Western Reserve University, 2025. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1737041545407517

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