• Author: James L. Rudolph
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Burden of invasive Escherichia coli disease among Veterans residing in community living centers

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Infectious diseases are a major concern for patients dwelling in long-term care facilities and cause significant morbidity and mortality. Escherichia coli is …

Post-hospitalization outcomes for Veterans receiving age-friendly health systems 4M care

Abstract: Background: The Age-Friendly Health System movement has been building teams and systems to implement the assessment of the “4Ms” (What Matters, Medications, Mobility, …

Post-hospitalization outcomes for Veterans receiving age-friendly health systems 4M care

Abstract: Background: The Age-Friendly Health System movement has been building teams and systems to implement the assessment of the “4Ms” (What Matters, Medications, Mobility, …

Expanding housing and support eligibility by Veteran discharge status

Abstract:The US Department of Housing and Urban Development–Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program provides housing support and case management services to …

Change in distressed behavior in dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic in Veterans Affairs community living centers

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To compare distressed behavior in Veterans with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) residing in Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Living Centers …

A retrospective study of deceased Veterans with serious mental illness and heart failure: Analysis of palliative care and mental health collaboration on hospice utilization

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) adds complexity to end of life care including medical decision making. For complex patients, enrollment in team-based hospice …

Discharge disposition in Veterans with heart failure: Impact of dementia and severe mental illness

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Post-acute heart failure (HF) care presents significant management challenges, particularly among veterans with cognitive and behavioral impairments due to …

Time to death by suicide in an epidemiological sample of Veterans with an inpatient hospitalization for heart failure

Abstract: Background: Patients who have experienced an inpatient hospitalization for heart failure are at increased risk of mortality, particularly during the months following …

Time to death by suicide in an epidemiological sample of Veterans with an inpatient hospitalization for heart failure

Abstract: Background: Patients who have experienced an inpatient hospitalization for heart failure are at increased risk of mortality, particularly during the months following …

Concurrent care and use of advanced cardiac therapies for hospitalized Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: Context: Concurrent care allows patients to receive hospice while continuing disease-directed therapies. This treatment model is available in the Veterans Administration …

Time to dementia diagnosis among Veterans with comorbid insomnia and depressive episodes

Abstract: Background: Older adults with heart failure are at elevated risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). Research suggests that insomnia and depressive …

Using social risks to predict unplanned hospital readmission and emergency care among hospitalized Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: (1) To estimate the association of social risk factors with unplanned readmission and emergency care after a hospital stay. (2) To create a social risk …