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  • Author: Margaret Kabat
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Comprehensive caregiver supports and ascertainment and treatment of Veteran pain

Abstract: Disabled Veterans commonly experience pain. The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) provides training, a stipend, and services to family …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Systematic identification of family caregivers in health systems: Proposed solutions from a caregiver‐focused research study

Abstract: Patient electronic health records (EHR) were not built to identify family caregivers (hereafter “caregivers”). New policies such as the CARE1 and RAISE2 Acts …

Family / Relationships Physical Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

The Effect of Support and Training for Family Members on Access to Outpatient Services for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: The VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) provides landmark support for family caregivers of post-9/11 veterans. This study examines PCAFC …

Family / Relationships Mental Health Peer reviewed