Abstract
Since 2002 approximately 1,700 US military service members have experienced trauma related amputations from injuries incurred in Afhanistan and Iraq (Fisher, 2015). This study explores the variables of resilience, individual characteristics, and employment status of a sample of these Veterans who served in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and sustained an amputation. Veterans identified through the VA Corporate Data Warehouse (N = 165) completed a survey on their experiences following amputation. Results indicate that several variables were significantly related to resilience, to include employment status, pain status, and prosthetic use. Recommendations for future research and practice are provided.
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