Abstract:The adoption of telehealth in primary care was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly within the Veterans Health Administration (VA), which has been a national …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Prior research suggests that disclosure of suicidal thoughts in healthcare settings may be low. OBJECTIVES: Describe frequency of self-reported inaccurate …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Telehealth can improve health care access in underserved areas. Hub-and-spoke-models, wherein providers in regional hubs deliver care through telehealth to …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Same-day access to mental health services is associated with better patient outcomes (e.g., diagnosis, treatment). Telehealth appointments via video or phone …
Abstract: Brief mindfulness training can help veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) learn essential skills to manage distressing emotions and thoughts. This study …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Telehealth use, including video visits and secure messages, expanded significantly in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) primary care during the COVID-19 …
Abstract: Launched in 1970, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home‐Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program is a unique, well‐resourced model that has influenced the development …
Abstract: Objective: To examine the feasibility, acceptability, and potential health effects of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy-enhanced collaborative care (cCBT-CC) …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Medications for opioid use disorder are evidence-based, guideline-recommended treatments. While buprenorphine can be prescribed in nonspecialized office-based …
Abstract: Introduction: Persons with dementia (PwD) can experience behavioral and psychiatric symptoms (BPS), impacting their quality of life and sense of well-being. Symptoms can …
Abstract: Chronic pain and alcohol use commonly co-occur and are associated with considerable functional impairment. Many patients with chronic pain present to primary care, and …
Abstract: Chronic pain is common in primary care and can be influenced by alcohol use. Co-occurring pain and at-risk alcohol use is associated with poor outcomes, but the …