Abstract: A mixed method approach was utilized to assess the organizational culture of the mental health service line at a large Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital. The goals of the …
Abstract: Importance: Evaluating how social determinants of health (SDOH) influence veteran outcomes is crucial, particularly for quality improvement. Objective: To measure …
Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides crucial healthcare services to a population with a high prevalence of skin cancer. Timely total body skin examination …
Abstract: Management of osteoarthritis, a common disease among veterans, includes referrals to orthopedic specialists. This requires an effective referral system. The aim of this …
Abstract: Background: Women Veterans with co-morbid medical and mental health conditions face persistent barriers accessing high-quality health care. Evidence-based quality …
Abstract: Background: Severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) is associated with an increased risk of acute pancreatitis. Prompt recognition and treatment of sHTG is key for prevention …
Abstract: Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for peripheral artery disease (PAD) remains severely underused. Prevention of Amputation in Veterans Everywhere (PAVE) is a …
Abstract: Background: Palliative PLUS (PP) at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System (MVAHCS) is an interdisciplinary team that seeks to improve veteran access to …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Falls in nursing homes are a major cause for decreases in residents' quality of life and overall health. This study aims to reduce resident falls by …
Abstract: A veteran-clinician-researcher partnership-the Care, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Service (CTRS)-enabled quality improvement within a U.S. Department of Veterans …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans Affairs (VA) implemented the Veteran-centered Whole Health System initiative across VA sites with approaches to implementation varying by site. …
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Services created a national stewardship with focus on anti-cancer therapeutics within a …