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Social worker and nurse practitioner consultation: An innovative approach to bridging healthcare service and communication gaps for Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Veterans experiencing homelessness have complex physical, mental health, and substance use disorders that impact their ability to obtain and maintain housing. The …

To telework or not to telework: Perspectives from inpatient and outpatient social workers at the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the way social workers provide care to their clients (Walter-McCabe, 2020). Before the onset of the pandemic, telework …

Examining strategies among veterans affairs outpatient social workers to facilitate job retention and emotional well-being during the covid-19 pandemic

Abstract: The social work profession is dealing with an increased rate of turnover, due largely in part to the pandemic. A recent study showed that U.S. Department of Veterans …

Assessing Change in Participation in Clinical Evaluations of Deployed Veterans with Medically Unexplained Symptoms

Abstract: Many deployed veterans experience issues reintegrating into civilian life. Addressing this in a clinical setting can prove challenging; however, assessing participation , …