Research and Policy Repository

Leveraging social media and crowdsourcing to recruit and retain military Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder or experience of harmful gambling for mHealth interventions: Descriptive study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military veterans may be at increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to the general population. PTSD is often comorbid with harmful and …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Evaluating the Acceptability and Feasibility of Collecting Passive Smartphone Data to Estimate Psychological Functioning in U.S. Service Members and Veterans: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Introduction: This study investigated the acceptability and feasibility of digital phenotyping in a military sample with a history of traumatic brain injury and …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

U.S. veterans' experiences and factors associated with use of a smartphone application to self-manage unhealthy alcohol use

Abstract: Unhealthy alcohol use is common among Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) veterans, yet barriers discourage treatment-seeking. Mobile applications (apps) that …

Physical Health

Evaluating the Efficacy of a Mobile App (Drinks:Ration) and Personalized Text and Push Messaging to Reduce Alcohol Consumption in a Veteran Population: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Background:Alcohol misuse is higher in the UK Armed Forces than in the general population. Previous research has shown that interventions delivered via smartphones are …

Peer reviewed

A Smartphone App and Personalized Text Messaging Framework (InDEx) to Monitor and Reduce Alcohol Use in Ex-Serving Personnel: Development and Feasibility Study

Abstract: Background: Self-reported alcohol misuse remains high in armed forces personnel even after they have left service. More than 50% of ex-serving personnel meet the …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed