• Author: Melissa W. Wachterman
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Temporal trends in opioid-related care and pain among Veterans at the end of life

Abstract: Context: In response to the opioid crisis, federal guidelines were implemented, including the Veterans Health Administration's (VA) Opioid Safety Initiative in 2013. The …

Nursing home star ratings and end-of-life care quality: Lessons learned from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objectives: More than 25% of deaths among older adults occur in nursing homes. Thus, assessments of nursing home quality, including the widely used 5-star rating systems, …

Factors Associated With Distress Related to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder at the End of Life Among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may emerge or re-emerge at end of life (EOL), increasing patient suffering. Understanding factors associated with PTSD at EOL may …

Family Perceptions of Quality of End-of-Life Care for Veterans with Advanced CKD

Abstract: Little is known about the quality of end-of-life care for patients with advanced Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The authors describe the relationship between patterns of …