Neuropsychiatric Aeromedical Referrals: Do Trends Vary With Age
Abstract
Four hundred eighty one records of aviators evaluated at the Neuropsychiatry Branch of the USAF Aeromedical Consultation Service were reviewed to assess diagnostic trends among this group. Sixteen psychiatric diagnoses were variously represented in the sample with relatively mild disorders (reactive disorders -- 19.7 percent, other psychosocial problems -- 15.2 percent, and neurotic disorders -- 13.3 percent) accounting for nearly 50 percent (48.2) of the disorders. Younger aviators were significantly less likely (<.001) to be seen for evaluation than older ones. Finally, diagnoses were not evenly distributed across all age groups; some diagnoses were more strongly associated with some age groups than others. Overall, results suggest some differential vulnerability to neuropsychiatric conditions depending upon the age of the aviator and the diagnosis in question.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADP010572
Entities
People
- Bill Thompson
- Daniel Orme
Organizations
- United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine