Cardiac rehabilitation among Veterans: A narrative review

Abstract: Purpose: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a valuable secondary preventive intervention for Veterans given their increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Adults cared for …

Geriatrics-focused primary care for Veterans-reassurance, disappointment, and hope

Abstract: Health care systems continually strive to enhance care and outcomes for older adults. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been at the forefront of these efforts …

20 years of telehealth in the Veterans Health Administration: Taking stock of our past and charting our future

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) celebrated 20 years of telehealth services this April. Built with careful consideration over many years and tested during the …

On a review of auditory processing assessments in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System (Papesh et al., 2023)

Abstract: This a Letter to the Editor 'On a Review of Auditory Processing Assessments in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System (Papesh et al., 2023)'. I, the author of this …

Transforming healthcare: Whole Health in the VA—progress, challenges and cultural shifts

Abstract: More than 20 years ago the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (formerly Institute of Medicine) released a comprehensive report on the state of health …

Findings from a peer-facilitated, social isolation intervention in the Veterans Health Administration healthcare system: A mixed-methods, pilot feasibility study

Abstract: Background: Social isolation is a global public health threat. Veterans are particularly at risk for social isolation due to high rates of comorbid physical and mental …

Barriers to accessing pain management services among Veterans with bipolar disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify barriers veterans with bipolar disorder face to accessing chronic pain management services within a Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. DATA …

Associations between social risks and primary care utilization among medically complex Veterans

Abstract: Background: Social risks contribute to poor health outcomes, especially for patients with complex medical needs. These same risks may impact access to primary care …

Nurse leader perceptions of data in the Veterans Health Administration: a qualitative evaluation

Abstract: Healthcare systems and nursing leaders aim to make evidence-based nurse staffing decisions. Understanding how nurses use and perceive available data to support safe …

Are we missing an opportunity? Prediabetes in the U.S. military

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of prediabetes is estimated to be one-third of Americans with approximately 80% of these individuals unaware of the diagnosis. In the active …

Veteran Engagement in Health Services Research: a Conceptual Model

Abstract: With 20 million living veterans and millions more immediate family members, and approximately 9 million veterans enrolled in the nationally networked VA healthcare …