• Author: Karin M. Nelson
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Community health workers serving Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A pilot intervention development and feasibility study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes significant morbidity and mortality and is a substantial burden on healthcare systems. Disease …

Population-level health intervention and primary care quality for Veterans

Abstract:Importance: The COVID-19 pandemic caused substantial disruptions to primary care, potentially impacting quality of care for chronic conditions. The Veterans Health …

Relationship between neighborhood walkability, perceived neighborhood features, and depression among treatment-seeking Veterans

Abstract: A population health perspective in mental health shifts attention from interventions delivered at the individual level to broad determinants, such as neighborhood …

Protocol for VetASSIST: A randomized controlled trial to evaluate virtual peer health coaching for Veterans with multimorbidity

Abstract: Background: More than half of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients have multimorbidity, two or more co-occurring chronic conditions. Multimorbidity impairs …

Early implementation of a regional telehealth contingency staffing program and primary care quality in the Veterans Health Administration: Evidence from the Clinical Resource Hub program

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) launched the Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) program to address primary care staffing deficits and improve access. …

Primary care telehealth initiation and engagement among Veterans at high risk, 2019-2022

Abstract: Importance: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) expanded telehealth infrastructure. Understanding telehealth initiation and sustained …

Evaluating equity in a national virtual care management intervention: Delivery and outcomes by race/ethnicity among Veterans with hypertension and diabetes

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate whether the Preventive Health Inventory (PHI)—a virtual care management intervention addressing hypertension and diabetes management implemented …

Identifying Patterns of Primary Care In-Person and Telemedicine Use in the Veterans Health Administration: A Latent Class Analysis

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration increased synchronous telemedicine (video and telephone visits) in primary care in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Factors associated with use of the preventive health inventory in US Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant declines in the quality of preventive and chronic disease care. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) used the …

Learning from national implementation of the Veterans Affairs Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) program for improving access to care: Protocol for a six year evaluation

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) program aims to improve patient access to care by implementing time-limited, regionally based primary or …

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 …

Gender differences in social support for diabetes self-management: A qualitative study among veterans

Abstract: Describe the role of social support in veterans’ diabetes self-management and examine gender differences. We conducted semi-structured interviews among veterans with …