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Impact of the Veterans Affairs National Telestroke Program's Subacute Telestroke Service on interhospital transfers

Abstract: Background and Purpose: Telestroke improves access to acute ischemic stroke (AIS) expertise, aids in decision-making, and reduces interhospital transfers. Few studies …

Engaging patients with headache in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA): ACTIvated Veterans engagement group (ACTIVE) to improve delivery of patient-centered headache services

Abstract: In 2018, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) established the original 19 Headache Centers of Excellence (HCoE) program, and an evaluation center. This study utilized …

Clinicians' use of health information exchange technologies for medication reconciliation in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: Background: Medication reconciliation is essential for optimizing medication use. In part to promote effective medication reconciliation, the Department of Veterans …

Women Veterans' stroke risk factors: Identified prevention methods and knowledge gaps

Abstract: Introduction: Stroke is a significant health burden for veterans and the fifth leading cause of death for women. Compared to civilian women, women veterans have …

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 …

Telehealth engaged music for pain outcomes: A music and imagery proof-of-concept study with Veterans

Abstract: Music therapy interventions target biopsychosocial outcomes and are a non-pharmacological option for integrated pain management. To date, most music and pain studies have …

Coming back for more: Factors linked to higher participation among Veterans with chronic pain in an innovative VA-YMCA wellness clinic

Abstract: In 2019, the Indianapolis VA developed a Wellness Clinic in partnership with the Young Men's Christian Associations (YMCA) to comprehensively address Veterans' chronic …

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 …

Complementary and integrative medicine perspectives among veteran patients and VHA healthcare providers for the treatment of headache disorders: a qualitative study

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate veteran patient and provider perceptions and preferences on complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) for headache management. Background: The …