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This report examines the relationship between medical fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address preventive care, presence and management of injuries and chronic conditions, and health care access.

Title Medical fitness and resilience : a review of relevant constructs, measures, and links to well-being / Regina A. Shih, Sarah O. Meadows, Margret T. Martin. [Rand Project Air Force series on resiliency ]
Publisher Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
Creation Date 2013
Notes "Prepared for the United States Air Force."
"RAND Project AIR FORCE."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 47-72).
English
Content The context of this report -- Introduction -- Preventive screenings -- Facilitators and barriers to accessing appropriate quality health care -- The presence and management of chronic conditions -- The presence and management of injuries -- Interventions to promote medical fitness -- Conclusion.
Series Rand Corporation research report series
volumeRR-107-AF
Extent 1 online resource (xvi, 72 pages) : illustrations.
Language English
National Library system number 997010700659905171
MARC RECORDS
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