Brief video-delivered intervention to reduce anxiety and improve functioning in older Veterans: Pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Older veterans with anxiety disorders encounter multiple barriers to receiving mental health services, including transportation difficulties, physical …

Adverse events involving telehealth in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Telehealth involves providing health care remotely using communication tools such as telephone, video, and remote patient monitoring. Research on telehealth …

Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics associated with Veterans' digital needs

Abstract: Importance: Telehealth can expand access to care, but digital needs present barriers for some patients. Objective: To investigate sociodemographic and clinical …

Tele-collaborative outreach to rural patients with chronic pain: Pragmatic effectiveness trial protocol for the CORPs study

Abstract: Background: Despite the increased availability of evidence-based treatments for chronic pain, many patients in rural areas experience poor access to services. Patients …

The implementation of a pain navigator program in the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care systems: A cluster randomized pragmatic clinical trial

Abstract: Objective: This manuscript describes the uptake of the AIM-Back Pain Navigator Pathway (PNP) designed to encourage use of non-pharmacologic care options within the …

Patient-, provider-, and facility-level contributors to the use of cardiology telehealth care in the Veterans Health Administration: retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Telehealth (care delivered by phone or video) comprises a substantial proportion of cardiology care delivered in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). …

Optimizing allocation to telehealth and in-person prolonged exposure for women Veterans with military sexual trauma: A precision medicine approach

Abstract: Military sexual trauma-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly prevalent and costly among women veterans, making the need for effective and accessible …

Exploring contactless vital signs collection in video telehealth visits among Veterans Affairs providers and patients: pilot usability study

Abstract: Background: To expand veterans' access to health care, the Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Connected Care explored a novel software feature called "Vitals" on its VA …

Effectiveness of telehealth-delivered massed trauma-focused psychotherapy among Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Trauma-focused psychotherapies can be effectively delivered using a massed delivery format. Telehealth treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) using …

Telehealth for goals of care conversations in advanced CKD: A mixed-methods pilot study of US Veterans and their clinicians

Abstract: Rationale & Objective: Engaging patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) in goals of care (GOC) conversations is essential to align life-sustaining treatments …

Protocol for a randomized clinical trial of strength at home parents: A trauma informed parenting intervention for Veterans

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly prevalent in veterans and associated with impairments in family functioning, including parenting. There is a …

Comparative perspectives of practitioners on face-to-face and telehealth services for U.S. military Veterans ages 35–45

Abstract: This study examines the relative effectiveness of telehealth compared to conventional in-person therapy among U.S. military veterans aged 35-45 who suffer from severe …