Stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medication prescriptions for homeless Veteran service users with mental illness

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Prescribing of ADHD medications has not been examined in the US homeless population. This study examined frequency of prescriptions for stimulant and …

Veteran pathways to homelessness and housing solutions: A scoping review

Abstract: Transitioning from military to civilian life is a complex process influenced by veterans’ social networks, health, employment, housing stability, and access to support …

Access to medications for opioid use disorder among primary care patients with homeless experience in the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Background: Primary care settings tailored for persons with experience of homelessness (PEH) could enhance opioid use disorder treatment delivery, but evidence is …

The impact of characterization. An interpretive phenomenological analysis of access centers and homeless Veterans

Abstract:Since the creation of the Continental Army in 1775, the U.S. military has maintained one of the most robust and most advanced all-volunteer fighting forces in the world. …

Prevalence of mental health conditions, substance use disorders, suicidal ideation and attempts, and experiences of homelessness among Veterans with criminal-legal involvement: A meta-analysis

Abstract: Veterans with histories of criminal-legal system involvement are considered high-priority within Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and criminal-legal settings. Over …

Safer housing for homeless women Veterans

Abstract: Homeless women veterans face unique vulnerability and significant mental health needs; it is important for their housing to include gender-specific safety measures. …

Increasing primary care engagement among homeless-experienced Veterans following an emergency department visit: Qualitative insights from Los Angeles County

Abstract: Background: Homeless-experienced persons that present in the Emergency Department (ED) often fail to receive follow-up primary care. To inform implementation of a post-ED …

Suicide Risk Screening and Evaluation Among Patients Accessing VHA Services and Identified as Being Newly Homeless

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate universal suicide risk screening and evaluation processes among newly homeless Veterans. Study setting: Not applicable. Study design: Examination …

Benzodiazepine prescriptions for homeless Veterans Affairs service users with mental illness

Abstract: Objective: Despite elevated risk for substance use disorder and overdose death in the homeless population, benzodiazepine prescribing for this population has not been …

Perspectives of homeless veterans living with substance use disorders (SUD) and mental illness

Abstract: Upon returning home from the military, America's veterans face complex challenges such as homelessness and substance use disorders (SUD). Veterans who have experienced …

Evaluating the Impact of Dental Care on Housing Intervention Program Outcomes Among Homeless Veterans

In this study, the authors examined the impact of dental care on outcomes among homeless veterans discharged from a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) transitional housing …

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 …