• Author: Donna M. Zulman
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Sociodemographic differences in the impacts of video-enabled tablets on psychotherapy usage among veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine potential health disparities due to a broad reliance on telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors studied the impact of video-enabled …

Overcoming obstacles: barriers to virtual care use among video-enabled tablet recipients in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Introduction: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) distributes video-enabled tablets to individuals with barriers to accessing care. Data suggests that many tablets …

Association between patient-reported social and behavioral risks and health care costs in high-risk Veterans Health Administration patients

Abstract: Social risks complicate patients' ability to manage their conditions and access healthcare, but their association with health expenditures is not well established. To …

Patterns and predictors of mental health service use among older Veterans with alcohol use disorder who received a video-enabled tablet

Abstract: Objectives: Video-based telehealth may expand access to mental health services among older veterans with alcohol use disorder (AUD). We examined the modalities through …

Types of engagement strategies to engage high-risk patients in VA

Abstract: Background: Many healthcare systems seek to improve care for complex high-risk patients, but engaging such patients to actively participate in their healthcare can be …

Associations between social risks and primary care utilization among medically complex Veterans

Abstract: Background: Social risks contribute to poor health outcomes, especially for patients with complex medical needs. These same risks may impact access to primary care …

Association Between Mental Health Conditions and Outpatient Care Fragmentation: a National Study of Older High-Risk Veterans

Abstract: Healthcare fragmentation may lead to adverse consequences and may be amplified among older, sicker patients with mental health (MH) conditions.Objective: To determine …

Mental Health Service Use, Suicide Behavior, and Emergency Department Visits Among Rural US Veterans Who Received Video-Enabled Tablets During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: Importance: Suicide rates are rising disproportionately in rural counties, a concerning pattern as the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified suicide risk factors in these …

Use of Video Telehealth Tablets to Increase Access for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

Abstract: Veterans experiencing homelessness face substantial barriers to accessing health and social services. In 2016, the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system launched a …