• Author: Jennifer L. McCoy
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Health-related social needs among LGB+ Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Veterans identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, additional orientations, or not sure (LGB+) may have unique health-related social needs. By addressing social …

Geographic and socioeconomic landscape of Veterans with head and neck cancer

Abstract: BACKGROUND: US Veterans experience higher rates and worse outcomes for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) compared to civilians. Geographic and socioeconomic …

Racial, ethnic, and sex differences in need and receipt of support for social needs among Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Health-related social needs, downstream manifestations of social determinants or drivers of health, impact patients' health and well-being. To develop …

Implementing brief behavioral treatment for insomnia in Department of Veterans Affairs primary care mental health integration clinics: Reach outcomes from a hybrid type 3 effectiveness-implementation trial

Abstract: Chronic insomnia is one of the most common health problems among veterans and can significantly impact health, function, and quality of life. Brief behavioral treatment …

Long-term trajectories of postoperative recovery in younger and older Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Major surgery sometimes involves long recovery or even permanent institutionalization. Little is known about long-term trajectories of postoperative recovery, …

Developing a brief assessment of social risks for the Veterans Health Administration survey of healthcare experiences of patients

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether a 6- or 12-month look-back period affected rates of reported social risks in a social risk survey for use in the Veterans Health …