• Author: Susan N. Hastings
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The implementation of a pain navigator program in the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care systems: A cluster randomized pragmatic clinical trial

Abstract: Objective: This manuscript describes the uptake of the AIM-Back Pain Navigator Pathway (PNP) designed to encourage use of non-pharmacologic care options within the …

Initiation and persistence of antipsychotic medications at hospital discharge among community-dwelling Veterans with dementia

Abstract: Objectives: Adults with dementia are frequently prescribed antipsychotic medications despite concerns that risks outweigh benefits. Understanding conditions where …

Veterans' use of inpatient and outpatient palliative care: The national landscape

Abstract: Background: Palliative care improves the quality of life for people with life-limiting conditions, which are common among older adults. Despite the Veterans Health …

A stepped wedge cluster randomized trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a multisite family caregiver skills training program

Abstract: Objective: To assess the effects of an evidence-based family caregiver training program (implementation of Helping Invested Families Improve Veteran Experiences Study …

Implementation outcomes from a multi-site stepped wedge cluster randomized family caregiver skills training trial

Abstract: Objective: To assess whether a team collaboration strategy (CONNECT) improves implementation outcomes of a family caregiver skills training program (iHI-FIVES). Data …

Adaptations and early adoption of a family caregiver intervention in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System: A multimethod pragmatic approach for national scaling

Abstract: Objective: To examine the relationship between site-level adaptation and early adoption of Caregivers Finding Important Resources, Support, and Training (FIRST) training …

The Business Case for Hospital Mobility Programs in the Veterans Health Care System: Results from Multi-Hospital Implementation of the STRIDE Program

Abstract: Objective: To conduct a business case analysis for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program STRIDE (ASsisTed EaRly MobIlization for hospitalizeD older VEterans), which …

Optimizing remote access to urinary incontinence treatments for women veterans (practical): study protocol for a pragmatic clinical trial comparing two virtual care options

Abstract: Objectives: In this pragmatic clinical trial, the primary Objective is to increase access to behavioral treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) for women Veterans by …

Effects of Implementation of a Supervised Walking Program in Veterans Affairs Hospitals : A Stepped-Wedge, Cluster Randomized Trial

Abstract: Background: In trials, hospital walking programs have beenshown to improve functional ability after discharge, but littleevidence exists about their effectiveness under …

Mandated Caregiver Training in the Veterans Health Administration: Caregiver Inquiry Informs National Dissemination

Abstract: A minority of family caregivers receive training, with implications for their own and their recipient's outcomes. Federal policy has supported the implementation and …

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 …