Trust and perceived mental health access: Exploring the relationship between perceived access barriers and veteran-reported trust

Abstract: The importance of patients’ trust in health care is well known. However, identifying actionable access barriers to trust is challenging. The goal of these exploratory …

A systems approach for assessing low back pain care quality in Veterans Health Administration chiropractic visits: A cross-sectional analysis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to explore a systemwide process for assessing components of low back pain (LBP) care quality in Veterans Health Administration …

Evaluation of survey delivery methods in a national study of Veteran's healthcare preferences

Abstract: Researchers often use survey methods to elicit patient perspectives on their healthcare. Survey results are often subject to response bias and missing data. As part of an …

Nurse staffing and Veteran outcomes in the Veterans Health Administration's community living centers

Abstract: The demand for nursing care is rising in the long-term care setting. Nurse staffing is a crucial measure linked to health care quality measure outcomes. To assess for …

Home and community-based service use varies by health care team and comorbidity level of veterans with dementia

Abstract: Home and community-based services (HCBSs) such as home care and adult day centers are vital to supporting adults with dementia in community settings. We investigated …

Optimizing care for military women: The value of the dual-certified family and women's health nurse practitioner

Abstract: The number of women in the military has more than tripled over the past 50 years, increasing from 5% in the 1970s to 17% in 2023, making them essential for global …

The VA vascular injury study: A glimpse at quality of care in Veterans with traumatic vascular injury repair

Abstract: Objective: The high number of limb injuries among Post-9/11 Veterans and their long-term care pose significant challenges to clinicians. Current follow-up for extremity …

Why Nurses Are Leaving Veterans Affairs Hospitals?

Abstract: An aging veteran population with a median age of 65, their inferior health status, and the rapidly growing number of women veterans propel veterans affairs (VA) hospitals …

A Housing First evaluation project for homeless Veterans in Canada: Quantitative findings

Abstract: Introduction: The objectives of this Housing First intervention were to enhance coordination/integration in the provision of housing and other support services for …

Health care access and use among male and female Canadian Armed Forces veterans.

Abstract: Background: Veterans are more likely than other Canadians to have chronic health conditions, making access to health care an important issue. However, little research …

Assessment of Suicidal Intent in Self-directed Violence and Subsequent Care Received Among Military Veterans: A National Study of Gender Differences

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration’s system for documenting self-directed violence (SDV) requires that clinicians make a determination of the suicidal …

Veteran Resilience Following Combat-Related Amputation

Abstract: Amputation following combat-related injury places substantial stress on survivors and their spouses. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of …