Research at USUHS & CDP: Introducing the PreparED Study
by Ariana Bazzi and Jaime Rodden
An exciting collaboration between the Uniformed Services University Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology and the Center for Deployment Psychology is investigating a standardized training program for eating disorders within military settings.
About the PreparED Study
The PreparED study centers around a standardized online educational program on eating disorders. The 85 minute course consists of an introduction by Dr. Tanofsky-Kraff describing the unique presentation of eating disorders in military populations followed by modules on Assessment, Medical Complications, Treatment, and Military-Relevant Considerations. Ultimately, the PreparED curriculum is intended to give healthcare providers a clear and comprehensive all-in-one guide to understanding eating disorders in the military.
The Big Picture
Eating disorders appear at higher rates among our service members compared to the general population. This increased vulnerability is often tied to the unique pressures of military life, such as constant exposure to high-stress environments, and the significant impact of conditions including, but not limited to posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder. To address this critical need, Columbia University Medical Center, has developed a publicly accessible online course and partnered with our study team to train military providers. The curriculum is designed specifically for future healthcare professionals, including students and trainees to provide them with the essential knowledge and practical tools to better understand, identify, and support individuals affected by eating disorders, ultimately aiming to improve care for those who have served.
Participant Eligibility and Study Activities
Medical providers and providers from the Defense Health Agency (DHA) serving as a primary care or other direct care provider to military-connected patients are eligible to participate in the study. Participants are provided with a SurveyMonkey link to take a pre-survey. Participants are then asked to complete the online 70 minute course and post-course survey within a month from completion of the pre-survey.
Get Involved
For more information about the PreparED study, visit our website at https://deploymentpsych.org/Eating-Disorders-Base or reach out to the Research Assistant Ariana at Ariana.Bazzi.ctr@usuhs.edu To participate in the study, review the informed consent document: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QXSTNH2
by Ariana Bazzi and Jaime Rodden
An exciting collaboration between the Uniformed Services University Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology and the Center for Deployment Psychology is investigating a standardized training program for eating disorders within military settings.
About the PreparED Study
The PreparED study centers around a standardized online educational program on eating disorders. The 85 minute course consists of an introduction by Dr. Tanofsky-Kraff describing the unique presentation of eating disorders in military populations followed by modules on Assessment, Medical Complications, Treatment, and Military-Relevant Considerations. Ultimately, the PreparED curriculum is intended to give healthcare providers a clear and comprehensive all-in-one guide to understanding eating disorders in the military.
The Big Picture
Eating disorders appear at higher rates among our service members compared to the general population. This increased vulnerability is often tied to the unique pressures of military life, such as constant exposure to high-stress environments, and the significant impact of conditions including, but not limited to posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder. To address this critical need, Columbia University Medical Center, has developed a publicly accessible online course and partnered with our study team to train military providers. The curriculum is designed specifically for future healthcare professionals, including students and trainees to provide them with the essential knowledge and practical tools to better understand, identify, and support individuals affected by eating disorders, ultimately aiming to improve care for those who have served.
Participant Eligibility and Study Activities
Medical providers and providers from the Defense Health Agency (DHA) serving as a primary care or other direct care provider to military-connected patients are eligible to participate in the study. Participants are provided with a SurveyMonkey link to take a pre-survey. Participants are then asked to complete the online 70 minute course and post-course survey within a month from completion of the pre-survey.
Get Involved
For more information about the PreparED study, visit our website at https://deploymentpsych.org/Eating-Disorders-Base or reach out to the Research Assistant Ariana at Ariana.Bazzi.ctr@usuhs.edu To participate in the study, review the informed consent document: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QXSTNH2