Feasibility of direct-to-home teleneuropsychological evaluations in US Veterans with functional seizures

Abstract: Introduction: Functional seizures (FS) present with cognitive dysfunction that impacts quality of life, suggesting that neuropsychological evaluations would be …

Evaluating spoke facilitation costs of implementing TelePain in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: The high prevalence and significant morbidity and mortality associated with chronic pain among veterans has made expansion of pain services within the …

Determining the feasibility and acceptability of a randomized telehealth pilot study for Veterans with chronic multisymptom illness

Abstract: Background: The shift toward a patient-centered and whole health care model offers a promising approach for the management of symptoms among veterans with chronic …

Determining the feasibility and acceptability of a randomized telehealth pilot study for Veterans with chronic multisymptom illness

Abstract: BackgroundThe shift toward a patient-centered and whole health care model offers a promising approach for the management of symptoms among veterans with chronic …

Telecollaborative pain care for rural Veterans: The role of nurse care managers within interdisciplinary teams

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 …

Supporting physical and mental health in rural Veterans living with heart failure: protocol for a nurse-led telephone intervention study

Abstract: Background: Heart failure (HF) remains a disease of notable disparity for rural veterans, despite recent advancements in clinical treatment. Managing HF in the home is …

Mental health care quality across the COVID-19 pandemic in rural versus urban patients

Abstract: This study reports on the quality of mental health care delivered to rural and urban Department of Veterans Affairs patients across the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a …

The role of social support in bridging the digital divide for older Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: For nearly a decade, the US Veterans Health Administration (VA) has distributed tablets to Veterans with access barriers who may benefit from video telehealth …

Veteran and healthcare team perspectives on the TeleWound Practice Program within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) recently piloted the implementation of the TeleWound Practice Program (TWP), which provides interprofessional wound …

Trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder delivered via video telehealth in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: IntroductionTrauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) is the recommended treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). During and after the COVID-19 …

Community mental health staff's perspectives on telehealth for Veterans with serious mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic increased tele-mental health use for those with serious mental illnesses (SMI), posing challenges to Veterans and staff. To understand reactions to …

Telehealth for rural Veterans in the United States: A systematic review of utilization, cost savings, and impact of COVID-19

Abstract: Veterans living in rural areas of the United States face various health challenges that demand timely access to care to improve their well-being and quality of life. …