• Author: Liberty Greene
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Associations between social risks and obesity in high-risk Veterans

Abstract: Background: The high prevalence of obesity among US Veterans has profound impacts on morbidity and mortality. Although many individual social risks have been linked to …

Veterans' donations of research incentives to fellow Veterans

Abstract:After serving their country, US veterans often continue public service by volunteering to participate in Veterans Affairs (VA) research studies. Their contributions have …

The role of social support in bridging the digital divide for older Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: For nearly a decade, the US Veterans Health Administration (VA) has distributed tablets to Veterans with access barriers who may benefit from video telehealth …

Use of mobile applications and mental health services among Veterans who received internet-connected tablets

Abstract: Objectives: Among Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients receiving internet-connected tablets, we examined (1) app usage, (2) clusters of commonly used apps and …

Patient-, provider-, and facility-level contributors to the use of cardiology telehealth care in the Veterans Health Administration: retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Telehealth (care delivered by phone or video) comprises a substantial proportion of cardiology care delivered in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). …

Demographic, social, behavioral, and clinical characteristics associated with long-term opioid therapy and any opioid prescription in high-risk VA patients

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Social risks (individual social and economic conditions) have been implicated as playing a major role in the opioid epidemic and may be more prevalent in the …

The association between social risks and days at home for older Veterans

Abstract: Background: Many health systems are trying to support the ability of older adults to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Little is known about the relationship …

Overcoming obstacles: barriers to virtual care use among video-enabled tablet recipients in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Introduction: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) distributes video-enabled tablets to individuals with barriers to accessing care. Data suggests that many tablets …

Association between patient-reported social and behavioral risks and health care costs in high-risk Veterans Health Administration patients

Abstract: Social risks complicate patients' ability to manage their conditions and access healthcare, but their association with health expenditures is not well established. To …

Patterns and predictors of mental health service use among older Veterans with alcohol use disorder who received a video-enabled tablet

Abstract: Objectives: Video-based telehealth may expand access to mental health services among older veterans with alcohol use disorder (AUD). We examined the modalities through …

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 …

Association Between Mental Health Conditions and Outpatient Care Fragmentation: a National Study of Older High-Risk Veterans

Abstract: Healthcare fragmentation may lead to adverse consequences and may be amplified among older, sicker patients with mental health (MH) conditions.Objective: To determine …