Bridging the research-to-practice gap: Implementation science approaches to transform health care delivery

Abstract: Health care faces a persistent research-to-practice gap, with evidence-based innovations taking 17-20 years to reach routine clinical practice and less than 50% being …

The application of trauma-informed care to health care for military-connected individuals

Abstract: Introduction: Military families face unique stressors beyond civilian life, such as deployments, frequent relocations, and the potential for combat, all of which can …

Using lean six sigma methods to develop an efficient and sustainable interdisciplinary team program for chronic pain in a VA: PREVAIL interdisciplinary team track

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is highly prevalent in US military Veterans, and pain interdisciplinary teams (IDTs) are the gold standard in pain care. There is no standard or …

Racial and ethnic differences in adoption of mitral valve transcatheter edge-to-edge repair over a decade in the National Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Abstract: Mitral valve transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (mTEER) has proven to be a valuable treatment for mitral regurgitation (MR), yet racial and ethnic disparities in its …

Dermatologic priorities and considerations when caring for military service members on a global scale

Abstract: The global military patient population extends into tens of millions and is cared for by military and civilian dermatologists. This article aims to briefly highlight …

Evaluating emergency response at a hospital near the Gaza border within 24 h of increased conflict

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Frontline hospitals near active hostilities face unique challenges in delivering emergency care amid threats to infrastructure and personnel safety. Existing …

Coming back for more: Factors linked to higher participation among Veterans with chronic pain in an innovative VA-YMCA wellness clinic

Abstract: In 2019, the Indianapolis VA developed a Wellness Clinic in partnership with the Young Men's Christian Associations (YMCA) to comprehensively address Veterans' chronic …

A model program for pharmacist-managed healthcare delivery: A tixagevimab–cilgavimab (EVUSHELD) clinic at a Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: Background: Pharmacists are under-utilized as caregivers who can improve patients' access to medical treatments. In this study, effectiveness of a multidisciplinary …

Impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic on Veterans Health Administration sleep services

Abstract: Objectives: To understand the impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic on sleep services within the United States Department of Veterans Affairs using separate …

Servicewomen's experiences of managing pelvic health in occupational settings

Abstract: Background: Despite increasing numbers of women serving in defence forces worldwide, little is currently known about how servicewomen manage their pelvic health in the …

Association of medical tests use with care continuity in primary care service: evidence from the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Continuity of care (CoC) is an important component of health care delivery that can have cost implications and improve patient outcomes. We analysed data obtained from …

Voices of Women Veterans with Lower Limb Prostheses: a Qualitative Study

Abstract: Background: Women Veterans with amputation are a group with unique needs whose numbers have grown over the last 5 years, accounting for nearly 3% of all Veterans with …