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Patient experience ratings among Veterans using the Veterans Health Administration: An analysis by race-ethnicity and sex

Abstract: Background: Associations of race-ethnicity and sex with health care experiences are mostly untested. Centering analyses on experiences of racial-ethnic minoritized women …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Are virtual complementary and integrative therapies as effective as in-person therapies? Examining patient-reported outcomes among Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: Background: Virtual complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapy availability increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but little is known about effectiveness. We …

Physical Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

How initial perceptions of the effectiveness of mind and body complementary and integrative health therapies influence long-term adherence in a pragmatic trial

Abstract: Objective: Beliefs and perceptions about pain intervention effectiveness when initiating a therapy may influence long-term engagement. This study examines how early …

Physical Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

Evaluation of regional variation in racial and ethnic differences in patient experience among Veterans Health Administration primary care users

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate racial and ethnic differences in patient experience among VA primary care users at the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) level. Data …

Physical Health Peer reviewed