• Author: Ranak Trivedi
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Caregiver recruitment and engagement: Identifying best practices and strategies for including family caregivers of Veterans in health services research

Abstract: Background: Family caregivers are integral to the care of patients and possess important perspectives regarding improving healthcare delivery. Yet, caregivers are seldom …

The epidemiology of the long-term care needs and unmet needs of older Veterans in the United States

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Veterans differ in sociodemographic composition and experience higher frequencies of disability than non-Veterans of the same age. Yet the …

Barriers to accessing home and community-based services among family caregivers of Veterans

Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has long recognized the importance of having a rich complement of home and community-based resources for the Veteran …

Sex differences in unmet needs between male and female older Veterans

Abstract: Aging Veterans face complex needs across multiple domains. However, the needs of older female Veterans and the degree to which unmet needs differ by sex are unknown. We …

Clinical Perspectives on Cancer and Palliative Care Access among Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Veterans

Abstract: Outcomes: 1. Along with understanding sources for rising cancer prevalence among Veterans of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander heritage, participants will be able to …

Predictors of patient-reported and pharmacy refill measures of maintenance inhaler adherence in Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract: Rationale: Suboptimal adherence to inhaled medications in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a challenge. Objectives: To examine the …

Measuring the unmet needs of American military Veterans and their caregivers: Survey protocol of the HERO CARE survey

Abstract: Background: Empowering Veterans to age in place is a Department of Veterans Affairs priority. Family or unpaid caregivers play an important role in supporting Veterans to …

Association between acute psychiatric bed availability in the Veterans Health Administration and veteran suicide risk: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Veteran suicides have increased despite mental health investments by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Objective: To examine relationships between …