• Author: Ranak B. Trivedi
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The silent service: Identifying under-recognized young military caregivers

Abstract: Introduction: Recognizing and supporting family caregivers is critical to the Department of Veteran Affairs mission to support Veterans health and reduce the risk of …

Women Veterans as caregivers: Characteristics and comparisons with women non-Veterans using BRFSS

Abstract: Veterans frequently need assistance because of injuries and chronic conditions, but also serve as caregivers to family and friends. Our aim was to describe the prevalence …

Caregiver experience of tele-dementia care for older veterans

Abstract: Background: For the 5 million persons living with dementia (PLWD) in the USA, telemedicine may improve access to specialty care from their homes. Objective: To elicit …

Patient, caregiving partner, and clinician recommendations for improving heart failure care in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Heart Failure (HF) care requires substantial care coordination between patients, patients' informal caregivers, and clinicians, but few studies have examined …

Association Between Mental Health Conditions and Outpatient Care Fragmentation: a National Study of Older High-Risk Veterans

Abstract: Healthcare fragmentation may lead to adverse consequences and may be amplified among older, sicker patients with mental health (MH) conditions.Objective: To determine …