7 Ways Traveling Can Be Good For Your Mental Health

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Travel with CPAP machines: how frequent and what are the problems?

Journal of Travel Medicine, Volume 25, Issue 1, 1 January 2018, tax085

 

Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome is a common condition for which continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) is the standard treatment. The condition affects a population of which a substantial proportion will be travelling. We use a questionnaire survey of CPAP users to gain understanding regarding the behaviours, attitudes and problems surrounding travel with CPAP machines during travel and while abroad.

UHCW Research: Richard Bodington

Transportation and the role of hospitals

This report from the American Hospital Association explores the role of hospitals and health systems in addressing patient transport issues. It includes four case studies on hospitals and health systems in the US and their interventions to reduce transportation barriers in their communities.

Airports urged to do more to assist travellers with autism, dementia and mental health issues

Airports in Britain are being urged to provide better support for passengers with “hidden disabilities” under new guidelines issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

The new guidance, developed in collaboration with various disability organisations, was issued last week in a bid to help reduce stress and anxiety for passengers with conditions including dementia, autism, mental health problems, hearing loss, visual impairment and mobility issues when travelling through an airport or onboard an aircraft.