Female military sexual trauma survivors’ experiences with seeking treatment from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides free healthcare related to those who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST); however, many female veterans either …

Improving health care through the U.S. Veterans Health Administration’s nationwide LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Program

Abstract:Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identifying, queer (LGBTQ+) veterans experience health and health care disparities. Health care organizations play a critical role in …

Clinician views on inhaler substitution in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In July 2021, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented a nationwide inhaler formulary change affecting approximately 260,000 veterans with chronic …

Comparison of the pooled cohort and the PREVENT cardiovascular disease risk equations in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract:Over 1 million individuals suffer a first myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke annually in the United States. Prediction of those at high risk of atherosclerotic …

Comparison of video-based primary care by rurality for chronic health conditions at the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Chronic conditions present significant concerns in rural areas due to limited access to care, despite the need for frequent follow-up visits for their management. The …

Secure messages, video visits, and burnout among primary care providers in the Veterans Health Administration: National survey study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Telehealth use, including video visits and secure messages, expanded significantly in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) primary care during the COVID-19 …

First-line β-blocker use for hypertension in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Importance: Starting in 2014, US guidelines have not recommended β-blockers for first-line treatment of hypertension in the absence of compelling indications due to …

Veteran access to multiple forms of health care coverage: Veterans' issues in focus

Abstract: The U.S. health insurance system is composed of a variety of insurance and care coverage types with different eligibility requirements, coverage rules, and costs. U.S. …

Coping strategies of African American cisgender female Veterans after experiencing military sexual trauma

Abstract:The United States Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides care for female veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST), which is harassment and …

Describing county-level clustering patterns of suicide among Veterans Health Administration patients and all American adults, 2018–2019, using exploratory spatial data analysis

Abstract: Purpose: Veterans account for 7 % of the adult American population but nearly 14 % of the country’s adult suicides. With a distinct geodemographic profile, veterans …

Improving health care through the U.S. Veterans Health Administration’s nationwide LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Program

Abstract:Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identifying, queer (LGBTQ+) veterans experience health and health care disparities. Health care organizations play a critical role in …

A qualitative study: Exploring health information technology limitations in Veteran healthcare

Abstract:This qualitative phenomenological study investigated the technological barriers that veterans experience when accessing healthcare through the Veterans Health …