Working out for the thin blue line: Evaluating exercise to improve physical and mental health of police officers with posttraumatic stress disorder

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1123336

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Through their occupation, Police Officers are at high risk of experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This fellowship aims to investigate the impact of structured exercise in order to reduce the severity of symptoms, promote recovery and improve overall physical health. A clinical trial will be conducted using exercise in addition to routine treatment as usual, among NSW Police Officers diagnosed with PTSD.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2017

End Date: 01-01-2020

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $318,768.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Mental Health

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

depression | exercise | metabolic syndrome | physical activity | posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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