• Journal: The Journal of Rural Health
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Geriatrics needs among rural older Veterans receiving virtual mental health services

Abstract: PURPOSE: Rural older Veterans have limited access to specialty care. In the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), tele-geriatric mental health (tele-GMH) services provide …

Social needs and health outcomes in two rural Veteran populations

Abstract: Background: Addressing social needs is a priority for many health systems, including the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Nearly a quarter of Veterans reside in rural …

Home health utilization in the Veterans Health Administration: Are there rural and urban differences?

Abstract: Purpose: Growing numbers of older adults need home health care, yhese services may be more difficult to access for rural Veterans, who represent one-third of Veterans …

Rural Veterans with HIV and alcohol use disorder receive less video telehealth than urban Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is highly prevalent among Veterans with HIV. Rural Veterans with HIV are at especially high risk for not receiving appropriate …

Implementation strategies to improve posttraumatic stress disorder care in rural veterans

Abstract: Prior research has noted treatment inequalities in the care of rural veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This project sought to increase the delivery, or …

Telephone veteran peer coaching for mental health treatment engagement among rural veterans: The importance of secondary outcomes and qualitative data in a randomized controlled trial

To determine the effectiveness of telephone motivational coaching delivered by veteran peers to improve mental health (MH) treatment engagement among veterans.