• Author: Catherine Battaglia
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Major adverse coronary events status post percutaneous coronary intervention in Veterans exposed to Agent Orange versus non-exposed

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: United States Veterans who served in Vietnam, the Korean Demilitarized Zone, or Thailand Air Force bases from 1962 to 1971 were likely exposed to Agent …

Predictors of patient-reported and pharmacy refill measures of maintenance inhaler adherence in Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract: Rationale: Suboptimal adherence to inhaled medications in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a challenge. Objectives: To examine the …

Implementation of VA care coordination program to improve transitional care for Veterans post-non-VA hospital discharge: an incremental cost analysis

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System Community Hospital Transitions Program (CHTP) was implemented as a nurse-led intervention to reduce barriers that …

Optimizing Care Coordination to address Social Determinants of Health needs for dual-use Veterans

Abstract: Veterans increasingly utilize both the Veteran's Health Administration (VA) and non-VA hospitals (dual-users). Dual-users are at increased risk of fragmented care and …

Does Nurse Job Satisfaction Influence Adherence to the Central Line Insertion Checklist and Central Line–associated Bloodstream Infections in the Veterans Health Administration?

Abstract: Nurses satisfied with their jobs report less job stress, more effective nurse-physician collaboration, and higher patient satisfaction scores. It is unknown if job …