Addressing challenges and barriers to rural Veteran participation in clinical research within the Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: The execution of clinical research in medical facilities that serve rural populations and/or that have lower care complexity levels has been proven to be challenging, as …

Access and equity among Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: A research note

Abstract: It has long been recognized that at-risk groups tend to experience a greater proportion of burden during times of turbulence. Motivated by the COVID-19 pandemic as a …

Evaluating Feedback Reports to Support Documentation of Veterans’ Care Preferences in Home Based Primary Care

Abstract: Background: To evaluate the effectiveness of delivering feedback reports to increase completion of LST notes among VA Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) teams. The Life …

Two Decades of Department of Veterans Affairs Traumatic Brain Injury Care and Benefits for Veterans of Post-9/11 Conflicts

Abstract: Objective: To describe the background, methodology, and results of the congressionally mandated Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Veterans …

Improving the usability of written exposure therapy for therapists in the Department of Veterans Affairs telemental health: formative study using qualitative and user-centered design Methods

Abstract: Background: User modifications are common in evidence-based psychosocial interventions (EBPIs) for mental health disorders. Often, EBPIs fit poorly into clinical …

Drug-drug-gene interaction risk among opioid users in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Response to analgesic therapy is influenced by several factors including genetics and drug-drug interactions. Pharmacogenetic (PGx) variants in the CYP2D6 gene modify …

Engaging Stakeholders in Identifying Access Research Priorities for the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: The Veterans Access Research Consortium (VARC), a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consortium of Research focused on access to healthcare, has been funded by VA’s …

Substance Use Disorder Among Current Cancer Patients : Rates and Correlates Nationally in the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are known to cause or complicate treatment of many types of cancers. Objectives: We sought to systematically assess rates of …

In-Vivo Job Development Training Among Peer Providers of Homeless Veterans Supported Employment Programs

Abstract: Topic: This column describes a goal-oriented, time-limited in vivo coaching/training approach for skills building among peer veterans vocational rehabilitation …