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Home health utilization in the Veterans Health Administration: Are there rural and urban differences?

Abstract: Purpose: Growing numbers of older adults need home health care, yhese services may be more difficult to access for rural Veterans, who represent one-third of Veterans …

Motivators, barriers, and facilitators to choosing care in VA facilities versus VA-purchased care

Abstract: Many Veterans receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-purchased care from non-VA facilities but little is known about factors that Veterans consider for this choice. …

Information and resources VA health system leaders need to manage enrollment and retention for Post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To understand Veterans Health Administration (VA) leaders' information and resource needs for managing post-9/11 Veterans' VA enrollment and retention. Data …

Association of prior military service with olfactory function among older adults

Abstract: Objective: Olfactory dysfunction (OD) is a condition primarily affecting older adults. Several factors have been implicated in OD, such as age, socioeconomic status, and …

Utilization of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors at the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i) are incretin-based therapies commonly used in the …

Influence of the type of physical training on the physical fitness of army cadets

Abstract: Introduction: Military Physical Training programs represent a constant challenge for the Armed Forces to improve body composition indices and physical fitness levels. …

Optimizing utilization of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease in a VA primary care clinic: An interdisciplinary quality improvement project

Abstract: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) reduce the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) to end-stage renal disease, doubling of creatinine, and death …

Receipt of gender-affirming surgeries among transgender and gender diverse Veterans

Abstract: Background: Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) can be an important part of comprehensive care for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals, but this care is not …

An exploratory analysis of the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease risk calculations in Veterans with spinal cord injury and disorders

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: (1) To describe and compare cardiovascular and cardiometabolic disease risk scores using three existing risk calculators: Framingham Risk Score (FRS), …

Are gaps in rates of retention on buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorder closing among Veterans across different races and ethnicities? A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: The U.S. Veterans Health Administration has undertaken several initiatives to improve veterans' access to and retention on buprenorphine because it prevents …

Chronic opioid prescription in Veterans with spinal cord injury: Prevalence and associated factors

Abstract: Objective: Chronic opioid use presents long-term health risks for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The purpose of the study was to characterize patterns and …

Women Veterans' descriptions of interactions with civilian health care providers: A qualitative inquiry

Abstract: Women veterans often obtain care for unique gender- and military-related health issues from civilian health care settings. There is a gap in the literature surrounding …