Table 1
Participants’ Demographic Information.
| PARTICIPANT PSEUDONYM | GENDER | LENGTH OF SERVICE AND COMPONENT | BRANCH | OSI (SELF-REPORTED) | MEDICAL RELEASE DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khonsu | Male | 11 years RegF | Navy | Anxiety, depression and PTSD | 2020 |
| Atman | Male | 16 years ResF, 15 years RegF | Army | Anxiety, depression, PTSD, adaptation disorder, and a possible mild traumatic brain injury | In the before release/transition stage |
| Jason | Male | 14 years RegF | Army | Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder, (and physical injuries) | 2016 |
| J. R. | Male | 2 years ResF, 15 years RegF | Army | Depression and a possible mild traumatic brain injury | 2012 |
[i] Note. All names are pseudonyms. Khonsu, J. R., and Atman chose their own pseudonyms, while Jason was a pseudonym selected by the researcher to provide anonymity to the participant. Regf = Regular Force; ResF = Reserve Force.
Table 2
Chart of Superordinate Themes Created to Identify Recurrent Themes.
| SUPERORDINATE THEMES | 001 | 002 | 003 | 004 | EMERGENT THEMES CONNECT TO/ILLUMINATE OTHER CASES? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lack of decompression between stages of transition | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Interacting with civilians as an unrelatable experience | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Peer support networks are helpful | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Realization of changing identity | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Veterans Affairs Canada as requiring an acclimation process | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Depart with Dignity as having significance in morale | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Table 3
Three Distinct Stages of the MCT and Various Substages Within Each Stage.
Before transition/release stage
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The process of leaving
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After transition
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[i] Note. Not all medically released veterans choose to attend all substages, and each member’s release will have its unique factors.