Changes in post-hospital care in skilled nursing facilities for Veterans: A cohort analysis

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Like the US population, the Veteran population is aging rapidly and has increasing current and future needs for skilled nursing facilities (SNF). OBJECTIVES: …

Gaps and opportunities to improve post-acute care decision-making for older Veterans: Insights from Veterans Affairs national leaders

Abstract: Objective: To understand how national leaders within the US Veterans Administration (VA)—a large, integrated single-payer/provider system—conceptualize post-acute …

Posttraumatic stress disorder in older Veterans admitted to VA community living centers: Prevalence and risk correlates

Abstract: Objectives: To examine prevalence and risk correlates for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurring during or after admission to a Veterans Administration (VA) …

A novel behavioral intervention to enhance physical activity for older Veterans in a skilled nursing facility

Abstract: Physical activity levels during skilled nursing facility (SNF) rehabilitation fall far below what is needed for successful community living and to prevent adverse events. …