Trajectories of care and outcomes of Veterans receiving home‐based primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans Affairs (VA) home‐based primary care (HBPC) provides comprehensive longitudinal care to patients with complex, chronic disabling disease. While …

Firearm safety and suicide prevention for medically complex older veterans: perspectives of VA home-based primary care directors and psychologists

Abstract: Objectives: Determine strategies and resources used by VA Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) teams to discuss firearm safety and suicide risk with older veterans and their …

Headache disorders in VHA primary care: Prevalence, psychiatric comorbidity, and health care utilization

Abstract: Military veterans are at increased risk for headache disorders compared to the general population, yet the prevalence and burden associated with headache disorders among …

Improving function through primary care treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder study outcomes: A randomized controlled trial of prolonged exposure for primary care in veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Despite high cost and wide prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veteran populations, and Veterans Health Administration (VA)-wide mental …

Characteristics Associated with Persistent Versus Transient Food Insecurity Among US Veterans Screened in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Awareness of negative health impacts associated with food insecurity among US veterans is growing. Yet, little research has examined characteristics associated with …

Home and community-based service use varies by health care team and comorbidity level of veterans with dementia

Abstract: Home and community-based services (HCBSs) such as home care and adult day centers are vital to supporting adults with dementia in community settings. We investigated …

Learning from national implementation of the Veterans Affairs Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) program for improving access to care: Protocol for a six year evaluation

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) program aims to improve patient access to care by implementing time-limited, regionally based primary or …

An Environmental Scan of Suicide Prevention Resources for Older Veterans in Primary Care

Abstract: Previous research has identified the critical role of primary care for suicide prevention. Although several suicide prevention resources for primary care already exist, …

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 …

Unhealthy alcohol use and brief intervention rates among high and low complexity veterans seeking primary care services in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Brief intervention (BI) is recommended for all primary care (PC) patients who screen positive for unhealthy alcohol use; however, patients with multiple chronic health …

Relational coordination in Veterans Affairs home-based primary care

Abstract: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home-based primary care (HBPC) is an intensive primary care program in which interdisciplinary teams care for patients with complex, …

Challenges and recommendations for improving access to evidence-based COPD management among rural Veterans: rural primary care provider perspectives

Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a leading cause of disability and death in the U.S., disproportionately affects rural residents.1 Rural counties experience …