• Author: Valerie A. Smith
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Risk of suicide-related outcomes after sars-cov-2 infection: Results from a nationwide observational matched cohort of US veterans

Abstract: Background: Negative mental health-related effects of SARS-COV-2 infection are increasingly evident. However, the impact on suicide-related outcomes is poorly understood, …

Association between patient-reported social and behavioral risks and health care costs in high-risk Veterans Health Administration patients

Abstract: Social risks complicate patients' ability to manage their conditions and access healthcare, but their association with health expenditures is not well established. To …

Epidemiology of community-acquired acute kidney injury among US Veterans

Abstract: Rationale & Objective: Community-acquired acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) develops outside of the hospital and is the most common form of AKI globally. National …

Late mortality after covid-19 infection among US veterans vs risk-matched comparators: a 2-year cohort analysis

Abstract: Importance: Despite growing evidence of persistent problems after acute COVID-19, how long the excess mortality risk associated with COVID-19 persists is unknown. …

Exploring the importance of predisposing, enabling, and need factors for promoting Veteran engagement in mental health therapy for post-traumatic stress: A multiple methods study

Abstract: Purpose: This study explored Veteran and family member perspectives on factors that drive post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) therapy engagement within constructs of …

Design and analysis of outcomes following SARS-CoV-2 infection in Veterans

Abstract: Background: Understanding how SARS-CoV-2 infection impacts long-term patient outcomes requires identification of comparable persons with and without infection. We report …

Geographic Variation in Obesity, Behavioral Treatment, and Bariatric Surgery for Veterans

Abstract: Objective This study aims to describe geographic variation in veterans’ prevalence of obesity, participation in Veterans Health Administration’s behavioral weight …

Interpersonal continuity of primary care of veterans with diabetes : a cohort study using electronic health record data

Abstract: Background: Continuity of care is a cornerstone of primary care and is important for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes. The study objective was to examine …

The Effect of Support and Training for Family Members on Access to Outpatient Services for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: The VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) provides landmark support for family caregivers of post-9/11 veterans. This study examines PCAFC …