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Vale Colonel Peter Leggatt, AM, ADC, JP, KSTJ As we gather for the first AMMA Conference to be held in Perth, it is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Emeritus Professor and Colonel Peter Leggat on 20 September 2023. Peter graduated in medical science and medicine from the University of Queensland, before… Read more »
Abstract Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) adherence is vital in optimising the reduction of anxiety symptoms severity. Previous research indicates that treatment of sleep apnoea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is associated with reduced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related nightmares and improved overall PTSD symptoms among veterans with PTSD and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Improvement… Read more »
Introduction Prolonged Casualty Care (PCC) (previously prolonged field care [PFC]) refers to patient care over a prolonged time in an austere environment where evacuation is not possible.1, 2 Prolonged Casualty Care education is driven by the United States Military Joint Trauma System’s Prolonged Casualty Care (PCC) guidelines, which are a ‘consolidated list of casualty-centric knowledge,… Read more »
Aging Veterans with Disabilities: A Cross-National Study of Policies and Challenges By Arie Rimmerman. 2022. Abingdon, New York, Routledge. 144 pages. ISBN 9780367564506 (pbk) Reviewed by Ran Yi. The University of New South Wales, Australia. ran.yi@unsw.edu.au ‘I can’t stand it to think… Read more »
Spiritual Readiness: Essentials for Military Leaders and Chaplains by Harold G. Koenig, Lindsay B. Carey & Faten Al ZabenNew York. Amazon Books, 2022, ISBN: 9798840830093 (e-book). Reviewed by Darren Cronshaw Modern psychology and contemporary militaries now recognise what ancient religions and philosophies have… Read more »
Abstract Military prison camps have historically been terrible places with excessive mortality. A review of extant records from the 19th to the 20th century indicates that gastrointestinal mortality dominated in both cold weather and tropical prison camps. Malnutrition and gastrointestinal infections became mutually re-enforcing causes of mortality in prison camps, including Andersonville, Georgia, during the… Read more »
“Ramping Up” – The Future for RAAF Health PIET at HOCU FLTLT Diane Casey1 , FLTLT Jessica Besley1 1 Royal Australian Air Force Health Operational Conversion Unit (HOCU) is the sole provider for Air Force Health training through the conduct of Post Initial Employment Training (PIET) courses, delivered to all Air Force health personnel. Noting… Read more »
Acceptability of a Mindfulness App and Smartwatch Amongst U.S. Veterans with PTSD Dr Lorcan O’byrne1, Professor Rumi Kato Price2 1 University College Dublint 2 Washington Universtiy Aim Several barriers (stigma, financial concerns, geographic constraints and medication concerns) discourage U.S. Veterans from seeking effective posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment. Thus, despite the availability of evidence-based treatments,… Read more »
The Weary Dunlop Award, for the best original presentation at the conference was awarded to FLTLT Danielle Polgar, for her presentation titled Returning to aviation-related duties after COVID19. Comparison of old and new aeromedical guidance, and lessons learned for future policy development. Best New Presenter was awarded to MAJ Melissa Zahra, for her presentation Strengthening… Read more »
