Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Adherence and Response to Cognitive Processing Therapy for Veterans Living with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Introduction Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating disorder that affects up to 30% of United States veterans in their lifetime.1-4 Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a recommended first-line treatment for veterans with PTSD,5 utilising evidence-based psychotherapy techniques to reduce negative thoughts about oneself and the world, and challenge unhelpful beliefs.6 CPT is widely utilised […]
Employment Patterns During Middle Adulthood Among Japanese-American World War II Veterans
Introduction An enduring question in military research is how military experiences influence post-service psychosocial outcomes, such as employment. Of interest is how military service and combat exposure affect employment patterns in middle adulthood (age 45–64). Middle adulthood represents an opportunity to study long-term consequences or delayed onset of issues related to military service. Employment is […]
Psychosocial Risk Factors and their Impact on the Performance of Everyday Activities in Canadian Veterans
Abstract Background: Psychosocial risk factors have been identified as factors for prolonged occupational disability in individuals with debilitating musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain and mental health conditions. Purpose: This study has the complementary aims of identifying the correlations of psychosocial risk factors with (1) symptom profile factors and (2) the perceived impact of health conditions on […]
Investigating the Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases in Veterans with Musculoskeletal Disorders
Abstract Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for over 53% of the disease burden worldwide. The present study was conducted to examine the prevalence of NCDs among disabled veterans to define treatment approaches for them. Methods: The study population included all individuals participating in cross-sectional studies from provinces across the country between 2014 and 2017. […]
Cause-Specific Mortality Risks Through 2016, Among U.S. Veterans of the Southwest Asia Theater
T Bullman, A Schneiderman Introduction Much of the research on the post-deployment mortality of veterans who deployed as part of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND) has focused on the risk of suicide among returning veterans.1-2 To date, mortality studies of OEF/OIF/OND veterans have not included analysis of specific disease-related mortality. While […]
Self-reported Liver Disorders in Australian Vietnam War Veterans
H Wang, X Liang, K Bridle, D Crawford Abstract Background: Self-reported physical comorbidities are common among combat veterans. Until now, it has been unclear what underlying risk factors were associated with these self-reported health disorders. Purpose: This study aimed to compare self-reporting and objective clinical investigations of liver disorders in a large group of Australian […]
Experiences of a Prisoner of War: World War 2 In Germany
Re-Print Stephenson Vol 9 No 1 E Stephenson2 On 16 December 1943, I was sitting at the Navigator’s seat in a very noisy Lancaster bomber over Berlin when something occurred that changed the pattern of my life. We had just dropped 13,000 pounds of bombs… a 4,000 pound “cookie” plus incendiaries and we were stooging […]
Can Communication Skills Training for Veteran’s Spouses Increase Positive Communication Patterns?
Fatemeh Bagheri, Maryam Amidi Mazaheri, Akbar Hassanzadeh Abstract Background: War veterans are at risk for lower relationship satisfaction and higher rates of separation and divorce. Addressing communication patterns between veteran’s spouses is crucial in promoting family relationships and marriage stability. Purpose: This study determines communication training’s effect on communication patterns and positive feelings in veteran’s […]
Benefits and Employment and Care for Peer Support Staff in the Veteran Community: A Rapid Narrative Literature Review
C Deans Abstract Background: Veteran services increasingly use peers to support other veterans. There are hypothesised benefits for the service users, service system and peers. Purpose: This rapid narrative literature review sought recommendations for the employment of veteran peers via related reviews: one on the use of mental health peers, and one on the use […]
Psychotropic Polypharmacy in Australian Vietnam War Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Descriptive Cohort Study
R Theal, S McLeay, J Gibson, B Lawford, R Mellor Abstract Background: Pharmacological management of complex psychological conditions and physical comorbidities in Vietnam veterans can be challenging, particularly when there are multiple prescribing clinicians. Purpose: To investigate the incidence of psychotropic polypharmacy in a cohort of Australian Vietnam veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Methods: […]