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Remote access to urinary incontinence treatments for women Veterans: The PRACTICAL randomized clinical trial

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Initial treatment for urinary incontinence (UI) includes behavioral treatment. However, access to care may be limited. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness …

Exploring staff beliefs about unplanned discharge and related harms in VA substance use disorder residential programs: A qualitative study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unplanned discharge is common in substance use disorder (SUD) residential programs and associated with worse outcomes such as relapse and suicide. There is …

Evaluating and identifying changes in the rate of unplanned discharge among Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities providing substance use disorder residential care

Abstract: Introduction: Quality improvement (QI) methods play a critical role in ensuring that patients receive high-quality and timely care. Healthcare systems should use valid …

Impacts of covid-19 on health and healthcare for rural veterans in home-based primary care

Abstract: This qualitative study explored the impact of COVID-19 on older rural-dwelling veterans and their caregivers enrolled in home-based primary care (HBPC) through the …

Optimizing remote access to urinary incontinence treatments for women veterans (practical): study protocol for a pragmatic clinical trial comparing two virtual care options

Abstract: Objectives: In this pragmatic clinical trial, the primary Objective is to increase access to behavioral treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) for women Veterans by …

An analysis of irregular discharges from residential treatment programs in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veteran populations are frequently diagnosed with mental health conditions such as substance use disorder and PTSD. These conditions are associated with …