Factors associated with mortality following hospitalization among Veterans with opioid use disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Hospitalizations are common among people with opioid use disorder (OUD). While hospitalizations represent opportunities to engage patients and offer …

Mortality among Veterans with opioid use disorder after medical hospitalization

Abstract: Importance: Hospitalization is a critical period for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), marked by increased risk of mortality after discharge. Objective: To …

Feasibility and acceptability of post-hospitalization discharge calls to caregivers of Veterans with dementia: A quality improvement project

Abstract: Informal caregivers hold an important role in ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home for persons with dementia. In this quality improvement project we …

Nurse-led supportive coordinated transitional care (CTraC) program improves care for Veterans with serious illness

Abstract: Background: The Coordinated Transitional Care (CTraC) program is a telephone-based, nurse-driven program shown to decrease readmissions. The aim of this project was to …

The influence of social determinants of health on post‐discharge mortality of veterans who received care in a transitional care unit

Abstract: In the article, the authors present their study to assess the influence of the social determinants of health (SDOH) on the post-discharge mortality of veteran patients …

Care Transitions to the Community From Veterans Affairs Nursing Homes: Experiences of Social Connection and Disconnection

This study aimed to further knowledge of older Veterans’ experiences with transitioning to the community from Veterans Affairs nursing homes (Community Living Centers or CLCs) …