Browsing by Author "Mishkind, Matthew C"
Now showing 1 - 3 of 3
Results Per Page
Sort Options
- ItemEvaluating the benefits of a live, simulation-based telebehavioral health training for a deploying army reserve unit.(2013-12-05) Mishkind, Matthew C; Boyd, Amanda; Kramer, Gregory M; Ayers, Tod; Miller, Peggy ATelebehavioral health TBH has previously been reported as underutilized in the Afghan Theater of Operations despite efforts to expand the number of operational TBH sites A lack of training on TBH services and equipment was identified as a probable cause The National Center for Telehealth and Technology T2 provided members of the 1972nd Medical Detachment Combat Stress Control CSC U S Army Reserve with an in person TBH training designed to provide the unit with hands on knowledge and skills to deliver TBH services in theater A key training component consisted of placing unit members in live simulated clinical and technical scenarios they were likely to encounter while deployed Evaluations suggest that the training was successful at preparing the 1972nd CSC for its TBH mission During its deployment the 1972nd CSC led an approximate 40 expansion of TBH services including the direct provision of around 700 clinical encounters Several best practice recommendations were identified including 1 maintain the hands on component 2 use lessons learned to develop scenarios 3 incorporate training into daily activities and 4 tailor training while ensuring that all stakeholders have the same base knowledge set To our knowledge this is the most comprehensive process improvement evaluation of a predeployment telehealth training available
- ItemmHealth data security: the need for HIPAA-compliant standardization.(2012-05-08) Luxton, David D; Kayl, Robert A; Mishkind, Matthew CThe rise in the use of mobile devices such as smartphones tablet personal computers and wireless medical devices as well as the wireless networks that enable their use has raised new concerns for data security and integrity Standardized Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 HIPAA compliant electronic data security that will allow ubiquitous use of mobile health technologies is needed The lack of standardized data security to assure privacy to allow interoperability and to maximize the full capabilities of mobile devices presents a significant barrier to care The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the issue and to encourage discussion of this important topic Current security needs standards limitations and recommendations for how to address this barrier to care are discussed
- ItemUsability and feasibility of smartphone video capabilities for telehealth care in the U.S. military.(2012-07-20) Luxton, David D; Mishkind, Matthew C; Crumpton, Rosa M; Ayers, Todd D; Mysliwiec, VincentThe two way audio visual capabilities on the latest smartphone platforms bring new possibilities for the delivery of healthcare services to users Because this technology is so new the feasibility and the basic usability of the technology need to be evaluated before more research is conducted on its application in the telehealth field The purpose of this study was to conduct preliminary usability testing of smartphone two way video capabilities for potential telehealth use for U S military service members Seven service member volunteers communicated with research staff at a large military installation via Apple s Cupertino CA FaceTime app on the iPhone 4 smartphone platform and conducted basic usability testing of the technology Preferences for potential use of the technology were also assessed The results showed that the technology has both limitations as well as potential for telehealth applications that warrant additional research