Examining differences in wait times for primary care in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) by race and ethnicity: What role do within-facility and between-facility differences play?

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Prior studies at the national level indicate that primary care wait times exceeded the 20-day veterans Health Administration (VA) wait time standards set for …

LGBQ+ Veteran and service member health and health care: A scoping review of research from 1994 to 2023

Abstract:Background: People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and other minoritized sexual orientations (LGBQ+) have served in the US military for generations. Despite …

Use of whole health care is associated with increased completion of evidence-based psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder among Veterans receiving care within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Trauma-focused psychotherapy is the front-line treatment option for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, approximately two thirds of veterans who initiate such …

Racial, ethnic, and sex differences in need and receipt of support for social needs among Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Health-related social needs, downstream manifestations of social determinants or drivers of health, impact patients' health and well-being. To develop …

Patient characteristics associated with receipt of contingency management for stimulant use disorder in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Contingency management (CM) is the most effective available treatment for stimulant use disorder (StUD). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) …

Resistance to switching health care institution among Veterans referred for VA-purchased care

Abstract:Background: Little is known about how Veterans choose between receiving Veterans Affairs (VA)–paid health care from VA-direct care (care provided in VA facilities) vs. …

The influences of intersectionality theory in Veteran healthcare post-transition barriers and challenges

Abstract: The Influences of Intersectionality Theory in Veteran Healthcare Post-Transition Barriers and Challenges examines characteristics of the veteran population enrolled …

Demystifying the Department of Veterans Affairs budget process: An explainer

Abstract: The United States has provided care for its veterans since the nation’s inception through various means, such as health care and financial support. The U.S. Department …

Implementation and impact of intimate partner violence screening expansion in the Veterans Health Administration: Protocol for a mixed methods evaluation

Abstract: Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem with far-reaching consequences. The health care system plays an integral role in the …

Telehealth research and innovation for Veterans with cancer: The THRIVE center

Abstract: Background: In recent years the US health-care system has witnessed a substantial increase in telehealth use. Telehealth enhances health-care access and quality and may …

The development of a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) consultation program to support system-wide implementation of high-quality PTSD care for Veterans

Abstract: Among veterans, there is a 7% lifetime prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; Goldstein et al., 2016), with this diagnosis being linked to poor health and …

Facilitators and barriers to breastfeeding among Veterans using Veterans Affairs maternity care benefits

Abstract: Introduction U.S. veterans of childbearing age represent one of the fastest growing populations using Veterans Affairs (VA) health care. The VA does not provide obstetric …