A cluster randomized trial of a vaccination communication educational intervention: Impact on COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite its safety and effectiveness, COVID-19 vaccine uptake declined later in the pandemic. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a Motivational …

Adaptation of the Motivational Interviewing Skills Code to identify client language predicting reduced opioid use risk and increased use of alternative pain care strategies in Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Motivational Interviewing may be an ideal communication style to use in conjunction with Collaborative Care to address opioid risk, as it can facilitate the …

The tracking and reducing alcohol consumption (TRAC) intervention for Veterans living with HIV/AIDS: Results from a pilot randomized waitlist-controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans with HIV/AIDS (VWH) frequently report alcohol misuse, which can impact antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and lead to poorer clinical outcomes. …

Veteran Affairs chaplains and addiction care: Current training gaps and needs

Abstract: Spirituality in addiction treatment is important to holistic care, yet many chaplains in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) frequently encounter these issues without …

Development of a peer-delivered lethal means counseling intervention for firearm owning Veterans: Peer engagement and exploration of responsibility and safety (peers)

Abstract: Introduction: This study aimed to adapt and expand an evidence? Based lethal means counseling intervention for peer-delivery among firearm owning Veterans. We further …

Development of a peer-delivered primary care intervention to improve Veteran mental health treatment engagement

Abstract: Veteran engagement in mental health treatment (MHT) remains low. Peer specialists (PS) are well positioned to implement interventions addressing barriers to MHT …

Motivational interviewing: Key ingredients associated with taking a step toward employment

Abstract: Objective: This study sought to identify key ingredients of motivational interviewing (MI) associated with taking a step in the direction of competitive employment (CE) …