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  • Author: Stephanie L. Taylor
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Changes in patient-reported outcomes associated with receiving whole health in the Veteran Health Administration (VHA)’s National Demonstration Project

Abstract: Background: Whole Health (WH) is a patient-centered model of care being implemented by the Veterans Health Administration. Little is known about how use of WH services …

Physical Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on nonpharmacological pain management trials in military and veteran healthcare settings: an evaluation informed by implementation science

Abstract: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted healthcare and clinical research, including a suite of 11 pragmatic clinical trials (PCTs), across clinics within …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Optimizing the Impact of Pragmatic Clinical Trials for Veteran and Military Populations: Lessons From the Pain Management Collaboratory

Abstract: Pragmatic clinical trials (PCTs) are well-suited to address unmet healthcare needs, such as those arising from the dual public health crises of chronic pain and opioid …

Physical Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

Race differences in Veteran's affairs emergency department utilization

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: African Americans (AAs) experience disparities in chronic pain care. This study aimed to identify the rates of emergency department (ED) utilization for …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

A systematic scoping review of complementary and alternative medicine mind and body practices to improve the health of veterans and military personnel

Abstract: Background: Meditation, imagery, acupuncture, and yoga are the most frequently offered mind and body practices in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Yet, the research …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed