• Author: James O. Pittman
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Mixed method study of feasibility and acceptability of electronic screening for measurement-based symptom monitoring of Veterans accessing mental health treatment in Veterans Affairs community care program settings

Abstract: Background: 2022 survey data showed 29% of Veterans utilized Veterans Affairs (VA) paid health care at a non-VA facility, 6% higher than in 2021. Despite an increase in …

Evaluating the mobile Mantram Repetition Program for Veterans with PTSD: a multimethod randomized feasibility trial of self-directed versus text support delivery

Abstract: Objective: While mobile delivery can help increase access to evidence-based treatment for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), feasibility and …

Associations among environmental exposures and physical and psychiatric symptoms in a care-seeking sample of U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Recent research and policy (e.g., the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act) have …

Relationships among race, ethnicity, and gender and whole health among US veterans

Abstract: Racial, ethnic, and gender health care disparities in the United States are well-documented and stretch across the lifespan. Even in large integrated health care systems …

Electronic Screening to Support Measurement Based Care: Examples from the Field

Abstract: Background: Measurement-based care (MBC) is associated with improved patient outcomes, but is seldom fully implemented. Electronic self-report screening systems may help …

Comparing clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes between Veterans and non-Veterans with hoarding disorder

Abstract: Background: Because Veterans have higher rates of mental health conditions and both physical and mental health comorbidities are known to affect treatment outcomes, the …