• Author: Leah L. Zullig
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Prevalence of toxic exposures among women Veterans with breast or gynecologic cancers receiving Veterans Affairs (VA) care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Toxic exposures have been linked to hormonal disruption and DNA damage, increasing risk for hormone-sensitive cancers, such as breast and gynecologic …

Characteristics of women Veterans with incident breast and gynecologic cancers in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: There is an increase in breast and gynecologic cancer cases treated within Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Objectives: To describe the age and race of …

Attitudes towards mammography among rural-residing women Veterans overdue for breast cancer screening

Abstract: Introduction: Breast cancer screening enables the use of earlier treatment options and contributes to decreased mortality, however, there are urban-rural screening …

Quality of care in Veterans Affairs Health Care System in-person and National TeleOncology Service-delivered care

Abstract: PURPOSE: The Veterans Affairs Health Administration (VA) has experience using telehealth (TH) to deliver care to 10 million enrolled Veterans for many clinical care …

“They just don't get around to it”: Clinician perspectives on lung cancer screening and racial disparities among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Lung cancer screening (LCS) rates are low across the United States, with substantial disparities in availability and uptake. This trend is also reflected in …

Improving cancer care for women seeking services in the Veterans Health Administration through the breast and gynecological oncology system of excellence

Abstract: Women are the fastest growing population among Veterans and have substantial risk factors that increase their likelihood for developing cancer. To ensure that the …

Implementation outcomes from a multi-site stepped wedge cluster randomized family caregiver skills training trial

Abstract: Objective: To assess whether a team collaboration strategy (CONNECT) improves implementation outcomes of a family caregiver skills training program (iHI-FIVES). Data …

Adaptations and early adoption of a family caregiver intervention in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System: A multimethod pragmatic approach for national scaling

Abstract: Objective: To examine the relationship between site-level adaptation and early adoption of Caregivers Finding Important Resources, Support, and Training (FIRST) training …

Summary and roadmap of breast cancer research in the Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Women are the largest growing population of Veterans within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System. Among women Veterans, breast cancer is the …

The landscape of care for women Veterans with cancer: An evidence map

Abstract: Background: Women are the fastest growing veteran group in the US and the number of women veterans (WVs) with cancer is rising; however, little is known about this …

Telehealth research and innovation for Veterans with cancer: The THRIVE center

Abstract: Background: In recent years the US health-care system has witnessed a substantial increase in telehealth use. Telehealth enhances health-care access and quality and may …

Congressional expansion of enhancing breast cancer screening and care at the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Despite high screening rates, breast cancer disparities persist among women veterans because of occupational risks and barriers to access. Three essential bills recently …