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Veteran patient perceptions of a universal gloving intervention for healthcare-associated infection prevention: A qualitative study

Abstract: Background: Universal gloving by healthcare workers (HCW) for all patient care activities (beyond isolation and standard precautions) has been proposed to reduce …

Telehealth for goals of care conversations in advanced CKD: A mixed-methods pilot study of US Veterans and their clinicians

Abstract: Rationale & Objective: Engaging patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) in goals of care (GOC) conversations is essential to align life-sustaining treatments …

Malunions following lower extremity fractures in Veterans with a spinal cord injury/disorder

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nearly 50% of all persons with a spinal cord injury/disorder (SCI/D) will sustain an osteoporotic fracture sometime in their life, with lower extremity …

Building sustainable models of veteran-engaged health services research

Abstract: Engaging veterans in research has gained momentum in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in recent years. Engagement ensures that health services research is more …