Abstract: Objective: To compare characteristics of rural veterans using VA brick and mortar (B&M), VA video-to-home telehealth (VA VTH), or VA community care network (CCN) for …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Although racial and ethnic pain disparities are well-documented, fewer studies have examined rural and socioeconomic disparities or investigated how identities …
Abstract: Background/Objective: Veterans in the United States have increased significantly, with a substantial proportion residing in rural areas. This study aims to examine the …
Abstract: Background: Veterans living in rural settings, especially those with chronic conditions, face unique challenges in accessing employment opportunities. Objective: This …
Abstract: Background: There is a high burden of hospitalizations and deaths annually due to heart failure (HF) in the United States despite effective medical therapy and rural …
Abstract:Rural veterans face persistent barriers to accessing timely and quality healthcare, with transportation insecurity emerging as a critical yet understudied challenge. In …
Abstract:Women encounter unique stressors during military service that increase their needs for mental health services and support (Mengeling et al., 2023). For example, more than …
Abstract: IntroductionObjectiveMethodsResultsConclusionsThe rural Veteran population is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse, with Hispanic/Latino (H/L) Veterans …
Abstract: The execution of clinical research in medical facilities that serve rural populations and/or that have lower care complexity levels has been proven to be challenging, as …
Abstract: Background: Non-pharmacologic interventions are a first-line treatment for chronic pain. Yet, availability of these treatments may be reduced for those living in rural …
Abstract: Suicide rates are higher in rural areas of the United States, especially among veterans, and rural areas face many challenges that can affect the health of residents. …
Abstract: We used a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to develop and conduct a mixed-Methods: needs assessment with a sample of 36 veterans. We gathered data …