• Author: Denise M. Hynes
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Application of a comprehensive disability measure: Disability prevalence among U.S. Veterans and non-veterans from the National Health Interview Survey Data from 2015 to 2018

Abstract: Background: Current measures of condition-specific disabilities or those capturing only severe limitations may underestimate disability prevalence, including among …

Intensity, characteristics, and factors associated with receipt of care coordination among high-risk Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has initiatives underway to enhance the provision of care coordination (CC), particularly among high-risk Veterans. …

Identifying Veterans who benefit from nirmatrelvir-ritonavir: A target trial emulation

Abstract: Background: Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir is recommended for persons at risk for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) but remains underutilized. Information on which …

Regional variation in financial hardship among US Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Geographic variation in hardship, especially health-related hardship, was identified prior to and during the pandemic, but we do not know whether this variation is …

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Long-Term Depression Symptoms among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Prior research demonstrates that SARS-COV-2 infection can be associated with a broad range of mental health outcomes including depression symptoms. Veterans, …

Changes in outpatient health care use after COVID-19 infection among Veterans

Abstract: Importance The association of COVID-19 infection with outpatient care utilization is unclear. Many studies reported population surveillance studies rather than comparing …

Evaluation of survey delivery methods in a national study of Veteran's healthcare preferences

Abstract: Researchers often use survey methods to elicit patient perspectives on their healthcare. Survey results are often subject to response bias and missing data. As part of an …

Effectiveness of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir against the development of post-covid-19 conditions among U.S. veterans: a target trial emulation

Abstract: Background: COVID-19 has been linked to the development of many post-COVID-19 conditions (PCCs) after acute infection. Limited information is available on the …

Risk of suicide-related outcomes after sars-cov-2 infection: Results from a nationwide observational matched cohort of US veterans

Abstract: Background: Negative mental health-related effects of SARS-COV-2 infection are increasingly evident. However, the impact on suicide-related outcomes is poorly understood, …

Trajectories of care and outcomes of Veterans receiving home-based primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans Affairs (VA) home-based primary care (HBPC) provides comprehensive longitudinal care to patients with complex, chronic disabling disease. While …

Trajectories of care and outcomes of Veterans receiving home‐based primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans Affairs (VA) home‐based primary care (HBPC) provides comprehensive longitudinal care to patients with complex, chronic disabling disease. While …

Late mortality after covid-19 infection among US veterans vs risk-matched comparators: a 2-year cohort analysis

Abstract: Importance: Despite growing evidence of persistent problems after acute COVID-19, how long the excess mortality risk associated with COVID-19 persists is unknown. …