Referral Efficiency for Veterans with Osteoarthritis: A Quality Improvement Project

Abstract: Management of osteoarthritis, a common disease among veterans, includes referrals to orthopedic specialists. This requires an effective referral system. The aim of this …

Appointment wait times for surgical care in the Veterans Health Administration and community care program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veterans Health Administration has been criticized for long wait times; however, studies indicate that Veterans Health Administration wait times are …

Development and Piloting of a Mental Health Prevention and Referral Program for Veterans and Their Families in Ukraine

Abstract: While growing evidence exists for the effectiveness of mental health interventions in global mental health, the evidence base for psychosocial supports is lacking despite …

Neurosurgical consultation referral from the forces: Regarding 328 patients referred to the Department of Neurosurgery, Sainte Anne Military Hospital, France

Abstract: Introduction: There are little data regarding elective referral to the military specialist, especially considering common pathologies such as spinal diseases, which, in …

VA family service access and utilization in a national sample of veterans

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Relationship and family difficulties are common experiences for military veterans, who are able to access family services (i.e., …

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 …