Estimating national and regional primary care spending in the Veterans Health Administration in 2022

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) historically has spent a larger percentage of total medical expenditures on primary care than other US payers, but …

Treatment responsivity in service members with PTSD and a history of childhood trauma and combat

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and combat exposure are risk factors for developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adulthood. Higher …

Primary care visit rates among Canadian Veterans in Ontario: A retrospective cohort study of sex- and length of service-stratified comparisons with nonveterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Research comparing primary care (PC) use among veterans and nonveterans has not widely considered the impact of sex and length of service on the association …

Hypopituitarism screening in patients with traumatic brain injury in the primary care setting at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant health issue among veterans and poses a substantial risk for pituitary injury. Consensus guidelines recommend …

Optimising and personalising behavioural healthcare in the US Department of Defense through primary care behavioral health

Abstract: Over the past 25 years, one way the US Department of Defense (DoD) has worked to optimise and personalise the delivery of behavioural healthcare is by integrating …

Implementing evidence-based practices to improve primary care for high-risk patients: Study protocol for the VA high-risk VETerans (RIVET) type III effectiveness-implementation trial

Abstract: Background: Patients with significant multimorbidity and other factors that make healthcare challenging to access and coordinate are at high risk for poor health …

Improving access to buprenorphine for rural Veterans in a learning health care system

Abstract: Objective: To describe a learning health care system research process designed to increase buprenorphine prescribing for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) in …

Differential effects of a social work staffing intervention on social work access among rural and highly rural Veterans: A cohort study

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the impact on rural Veterans' access to social work services of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national program to increase social work …

Assessing trends and variability in outpatient dual testing for chronic kidney disease with urine albumin and serum creatinine, 2009-2018: A retrospective cohort study in the Veterans Health Administration System

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Simultaneous urine testing for albumin (UAlb) and serum creatinine (SCr), that is, 'dual testing,' is an accepted quality measure in the management of …

Impacts of covid-19 on health and healthcare for rural veterans in home-based primary care

Abstract: This qualitative study explored the impact of COVID-19 on older rural-dwelling veterans and their caregivers enrolled in home-based primary care (HBPC) through the …

Improving the referral process for orthopedic services: results of the rehabilitation medicine access program (orthopedics)

Abstract: Introduction: Prolonged wait times for orthopedic services represent a substantial barrier to care for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Referrals to orthopedic surgery, …

Pilot study: The effectiveness of physiotherapy-led screening for patients requiring an orthopedic intervention

Abstract: Introduction: In Canada, wait times for orthopedic surgery represent a significant delay in care for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. To improve access, new …