Publications by authors named "Whitney W Brock"

Introduction: In this study, we aimed to understand how active duty service members and their partners navigate the infertility care process within the Military Health System (MHS) while managing a military career.

Materials And Methods: We obtained Institutional Review Board approval to employ a qualitative design using grounded theory methods. We recruited participants using purposive sampling, followed by theoretical sampling.

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Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for every segment of the U.S. population, including military personnel and their families.

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Of 1.3 million active duty service members, the majority have family responsibilities; 54.3% are married, and 41.

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Background: Neonatal intensive care nurses have historically been responsible for preparing enteral feedings--a costly and time-consuming process that may require leaving the bedside. To address these concerns, the Milk Technician Program was implemented at a major military treatment facility. Milk technicians were specially trained and responsible for handling, storing, and preparing enteral feeds.

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Background: Nonimmune hydrops fetalis secondary to congenital chylothorax (CC) is a rare disease process associated with high morbidity and mortality related to abnormal formation of the lymphatic system and disrupted management of fetal fluid. Hydrops fetalis is typically diagnosed prenatally by the presence of pleural effusions or other fluid collection on ultrasonography. Congenital chylothorax is diagnosed when the analysis of pleural fluid is deemed chylous.

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