Development of a Predictive Model to Determine Appropriate Length of Profile.

Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries are one of the primary causes of Soldiers' inability to be medically ready, comprising over 80% of such causes. The electronic profile (e-Profile) is the way that musculoskeletal injuries are documented so that commanders will know the type of injury as well as the length of the time that the Soldier will need limited duty. A previous study of e-Profiles in an Army MTF Integrated Pain Management Center showed that the median length of an e-Profile was 30 days.

National Emergency Tele-Critical Care in a Pandemic: Barriers and Solutions.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused tremendous disruption to the U.S. healthcare system and nearly crippled some hospitals during large patient surges.

Applying a Military Teleophthalmology Mobile App in a Noncombat Emergent Care Setting.

Introduction: Teleophthalmology has a natural role in the military due to the inherent organization of its medical system, which provides care to patients in remote locations around the world. Improving access to ophthalmic care enhances force readiness because ocular trauma and disease can cause vision impairment or blindness and can occur anywhere service members are located. Recently, a secure, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act-compliant mobile phone application (app) for teleophthalmology called Forward Operating Base Expert Telemedicine Resource Utilizing Mobile Application for Trauma (FOXTROT) was beta tested in Afghanistan and demonstrated that this solution can improve and extend ophthalmic care in a deployed environment.

Preserving Continuity of Behavioral Health Clinical Care to Patients Using Mobile Devices.

Introduction: The current model for treating behavioral health patients requires that providers and patients be in the same location for appointments. However, deploying warfighters present a challenge to this current model. Recent advances in technology make telehealth or virtual visits a viable option to replace the current model.

Military Teleophthalmology in Afghanistan Using Mobile Phone Application.

Importance: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has highlighted the need to expand telemedicine solutions.

Objective: To beta test a secure teleophthalmology mobile app at military treatment facilities in Afghanistan.

Design, Setting, And Participants: This prospective case series included 16 military treatment facilities at diverse roles of care including forward operating bases in Afghanistan and 1 location outside of Afghanistan.

Enhancing Patient Activation and Self-Management Activities in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Using the US Department of Defense Mobile Health Care Environment: Feasibility Study.

Background: Past mobile health (mHealth) efforts to empower type 2 diabetes (T2D) self-management include portals, text messaging, collection of biometric data, electronic coaching, email, and collection of lifestyle information.

Objective: The primary objective was to enhance patient activation and self-management of T2D using the US Department of Defense's Mobile Health Care Environment (MHCE) in a patient-centered medical home setting.

Methods: A multisite study, including a user-centered design and a controlled trial, was conducted within the US Military Health System.

Starch-Flavor Complexation Applied to 2-Acetyl-1-pyrroline.

The pleasant popcorn-like smelling compound 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP) occurs naturally in many foods but is scarcely used as a flavoring agent due to its great instability. In this work, we evaluate the potential of high amylose corn starch to complex and stabilize 2AP. The methodology was first optimized using model compounds, 2-acetylpyridine and 2-acetyl-2-thiazoline, and then applied to 2AP.

Does Mobile Care ('mCare') Improve Quality of Life and Treatment Satisfaction Among Service Members Rehabilitating in the Community? Results from a 36-Wk, Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: Research has shown that mobile phones can help with management of numerous health problems. As an adjunct to care management provided to injured service members rehabilitating in their communities, particularly those with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), post-traumatic stress (PTS), and/or behavioral health problems, the Army developed a mobile phone application called "mCare." This study examined whether service members who received mCare had higher well-being, were more satisfied with their care, and viewed mCare as a valuable part of their care management as compared with their counterparts who received standard care management alone, and whether those with mTBI, PTS, and/or behavioral health problems benefited differently from mCare.

Enhancing mHealth Technology in the Patient-Centered Medical Home Environment to Activate Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Multisite Feasibility Study Protocol.

Background: The potential of mHealth technologies in the care of patients with diabetes and other chronic conditions has captured the attention of clinicians and researchers. Efforts to date have incorporated a variety of tools and techniques, including Web-based portals, short message service (SMS) text messaging, remote collection of biometric data, electronic coaching, electronic-based health education, secure email communication between visits, and electronic collection of lifestyle and quality-of-life surveys. Each of these tools, used alone or in combination, have demonstrated varying degrees of effectiveness.

Formation of inclusion complexes between high amylose starch and octadecyl ferulate via steam jet cooking.

Amylose-ligand inclusion complexes represent an interesting approach to deliver bioactive molecules. However, ferulic acid has been shown not to form single helical inclusion complexes with amylose from high amylose maize starch. To overcome this problem a lipophilic ferulic acid ester, octadecyl ferulate, was prepared and complexed with amylose via excess steam jet cooking.

Assessment of patient engagement with a mobile application among service members in transition.

Objective: This article examines engagement with a mobile application ("mCare") for wounded Service Members rehabilitating in their communities. Many had behavioral health problems, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTS). The article also examines associations between Service Members' background characteristics and their engagement with mCare.

mCare: using secure mobile technology to support soldier reintegration and rehabilitation.

Background: The U.S. Army Medical Department conducted a pilot mobile health project to determine the requirements for coordination of care for "Wounded Warriors" using mobile messaging.

New graduate nurse residency: a network approach.

Newly graduated RNs are the workforce of the future. The complex healthcare environment makes the transition from new graduate to competent RN challenging. A structured support system is essential to smooth the transition process.