• Author: Megan Shepherd‐Banigan
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A retrospective national cohort study of trends in mechanical ventilation among Veterans living with dementia, 2010-2019

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite longstanding concern about an increase in use of invasive mechanical ventilation among persons living with dementia (PLWD), no studies have examined …

Acceptability of the Veterans Health Administration's Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching Program: Evidence from a mixed-methods evaluation

Abstract: This explanatory, sequential mixed-methods evaluation assessed the acceptability of the Veterans Health Administration's Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching (CHWC) …

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 …

Veteran mental health emergency care utilization following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether Veterans infected with SARS-CoV-2 have an elevated risk for needing mental health emergency care (MHEC) relative to uninfected comparators, …

Provider perspectives on the need for child care assistance during Veteran health care appointments

Abstract: Background: Lack of child care is a primary cause of delayed care in the United States for individuals caring for children, including Veterans. Given the substantial …

Family-involved interventions may offer unique benefits for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experiencing high family strain

Abstract: Objective: Family strain, which reflects the overall function of the family system, could play an important role in routine posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) care. We …

Initiation and persistence of antipsychotic medications at hospital discharge among community-dwelling Veterans with dementia

Abstract: Objectives: Adults with dementia are frequently prescribed antipsychotic medications despite concerns that risks outweigh benefits. Understanding conditions where …

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 …

A stepped wedge cluster randomized trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a multisite family caregiver skills training program

Abstract: Objective: To assess the effects of an evidence-based family caregiver training program (implementation of Helping Invested Families Improve Veteran Experiences Study …

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 …

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 …