Telepharmacy Robotic Medicine Delivery Unit "TRMDU" Assessment

Abstract

The military has an increasing number of patients with combat-related impairments that contribute to suboptimal medication self management. These impairments include TBI, PTSD, poly-trauma, and mental health issues. A significant number of these patients are in transitional care outpatient settings, lacking adequate clinical staff to provide the necessary pharmacy services. The objective of this study is to evaluate whether the use of a TelePharmacy robotic remote medication dispensing unit (TRMDU), in addition to medication review inpatients assigned to WTUs, VA hospitals, and similar units, leads to improved outcomes and reduced health care costs for patients when compared with medication review alone. This study will use a prospective non-randomized repeated measures design with two sites using a control condition for 12 weeks, followed by a 12-week TRMDU intervention condition. The third site will serve as intervention only.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2010
Accession Number
AD1041395

Entities

People

  • Daniel Touchette

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Army Personnel
  • Brain Injuries
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitalizations
  • Hospitals
  • Intervention
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mental Health
  • Pharmacies
  • Physical Properties
  • Quality Of Life
  • Therapy
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • Autonomy