• Journal: Journal of Palliative Medicine
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"I don't get to feel this good very often": Virtual reality intervention for Veterans receiving end-of-life care

Abstract: BACKGROUND: While virtual reality (VR) is a valuable therapeutic tool, its utility for hospice and palliative care (HPC) is understudied. OBJECTIVES: We explored the use …

Pain management among Veterans on hemodialysis before and after implementation of the Veterans Health Administration's opioid safety initiative

Abstract: Background: Little is known about the impact of opioid safety initiatives (OSIs) on veterans with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis, a seriously ill population for …

Calciphylaxis and Intractable Pain in a Veteran with Psychological Trauma History

Abstract: Guidelines are lacking for patients with calciphylaxis on renal replacement therapy, often leading to difficulty optimally treating these patients. A 60-year-old male …

Pharmacist interventions in a palliative PLUS program at a Veterans Affairs medical center

Abstract: Background: Palliative PLUS (PP) at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System (MVAHCS) is an interdisciplinary team that seeks to improve veteran access to …

Palliative care utilization and hospital transfers in Veterans treated in telecritical care-supported intensive care units versus non-telecritical care intensive care units

Abstract: Background: Although telecritical care (TCC) implementation is associated with reduced mortality and interhospital transfer rates, its impact on goal-concordant care …