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A cluster randomized trial of a vaccination communication educational intervention: Impact on COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite its safety and effectiveness, COVID-19 vaccine uptake declined later in the pandemic. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a Motivational …

Factors contributing to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Veterans later in the pandemic

Abstract:Background: Vaccine hesitancy remains a significant public health concern despite the widespread availability of vaccines. Little is known about factors influencing …

Tobacco cessation prescription rates among Veterans living with human immunodeficiency virus who smoke

Abstract: Introduction: Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, with prevalence remaining dangerously high in at-risk groups, …

Experiences of providers delivering evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD to black Veterans: A qualitative study

Abstract: Previous research has found that Black veterans (vs. White veterans) evidence less symptom improvement following trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) for …

Incorporating patient and provider voices into the Veterans pain care organizational improvement comparative effectiveness study: Informing future implementation

Abstract: Background: Clinicians and healthcare systems have little evidence available to guide effective strategies to manage pain while reducing opioid use. The Veterans Pain …

What makes for a positive patient experience in chronic pain care? A qualitative evaluation of factors affecting Veteran patient satisfaction across two individualized pain care interventions in VA primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans are at high risk for pain-related disability, medication overdose, and opioid-related deaths. In response, Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare systems …

What makes for a positive patient experience in chronic pain care? A qualitative evaluation of factors affecting Veteran patient satisfaction across two individualized pain care interventions in VA primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans are at high risk for pain-related disability, medication overdose, and opioid-related deaths. In response, Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare systems …

Transitioning into trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder from other treatments: A qualitative investigation

Abstract: Although trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapy (TF-EBP) is recommended for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), rates of TF-EBP initiation among veterans is very …

Evaluation of a new Integrative Health and Wellness Clinic for Veterans at the San Francisco VA Health Care System: A mixed-methods pilot study

Abstract: Objective: The Integrative Health and Wellness Clinic (IHWC), established in 2019 at the San Francisco VA Health Care System, is an interdisciplinary clinic consisting of …

Natural Product Use Among Veterans with Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Study of Attitudes and Communication with Healthcare Providers

Abstract: Background: Despite mixed evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of natural products, many are marketed for pain and related symptoms. Use of these products is …

Tobacco cessation prescription utilization rates among Veterans with cancer who smoke

Abstract: Tobacco use is the single most important modifiable risk factor in patients undergoing cancer treatment. The VHA offers evidence-based tobacco cessation treatment, with …