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Exploring journey maps as products from qualitative research: application through food insecure Veterans' experiences

Abstract: Journey maps are graphic representations of participant, user, customer, or patient experiences or "journeys" with a particular phenomenon, product, business, or …

Implementing a new multidisciplinary, remote, dementia staff training program for Veterans affairs nursing homes

Abstract: Background: Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise (PLIÉ) is a group program for people living with dementia that combines movements to support daily function …

Longitudinal assessment of ocular biomarkers in individuals with Gulf War illness symptoms

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Gulf War illness (GWI) is characterized by a constellation of symptoms, including, but not limited to, diarrhea, fatigue, and memory problems that affect …

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors versus glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists effects on kidney and clinical outcomes in Veterans with type 2 diabetes

Abstract: Background: The primary aim of this study was to compare kidney end points between patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) 36 months after initiation on a sodium-glucose …

Veteran comfort and satisfaction with comprehensive geriatric assessment via video telehealth to home

Abstract: Background: The purpose of this project was to measure satisfaction with virtual comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGA) among older Veterans (OVs). Methods: The CGA …

A clinician-based treatment fidelity tool for PRIDE in all who served

Abstract: Treatment fidelity remains essential for effective dissemination of health interventions, guiding new techniques with operational definitions for real-world settings. …

Bridging the gap for oral nutrition supplement (ONS) delivery program to overcome malnutrition among the Veterans at Atlanta VA Medical Center (AVAMC)

Abstract: Learning Outcome: Describe the Oral Nutrition Supplement (ONS) delivery program at AVAMC. List three key factors to improve the success of ONS Delivery program. Describe …

Caring for post-9/11 Veterans in the civilian sector: Knowledge and readiness of registered and advance practice nurse providers

Abstract: Importance: Since 2001, 3.5 million United States service members deployed overseas in support of the post-9/11 Global War on Terror. While healthy and fit upon …

Effect of chiropractic care on low back pain for active-duty military members: Mediation through biopsychosocial factors

Abstract: This study evaluates biopsychosocial factors as mediators of the effect of chiropractic care on low back pain (LBP) intensity and interference for active-duty military …

Health policy analysis on improving HIV PrEP implementation to help end the HIV epidemic in the U.S. military

Abstract: Use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among U.S. military service members at high risk for HIV infection remains suboptimal, resulting in preventable new HIV …

Incidences and trends of cardiovascular determinants and diagnoses in active duty service members

Abstract: Obesity, alcohol use and hypertension place military service members at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The current study utilised the Defense …

Racial and ethnic differences in adoption of mitral valve transcatheter edge-to-edge repair over a decade in the National Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Abstract: Mitral valve transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (mTEER) has proven to be a valuable treatment for mitral regurgitation (MR), yet racial and ethnic disparities in its …