Trajectories of care and outcomes of Veterans receiving home-based primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans Affairs (VA) home-based primary care (HBPC) provides comprehensive longitudinal care to patients with complex, chronic disabling disease. While …

Barriers to accessing pain management services among Veterans with bipolar disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify barriers veterans with bipolar disorder face to accessing chronic pain management services within a Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. DATA …

Treatment patterns and outcomes in U.S. Military Veterans diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: U.S. veterans in the Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System are managed in a national single-payer system with access to FDA-approved therapies. …

Associations between social risks and primary care utilization among medically complex Veterans

Abstract: Background: Social risks contribute to poor health outcomes, especially for patients with complex medical needs. These same risks may impact access to primary care …

Study protocol: Type III hybrid effectiveness-implementation study implementing age-friendly evidence-based practices in the VA to improve outcomes in older adults

Abstract: Background: Unmet care needs among older adults accelerate cognitive and functional decline and increase medical harms, leading to poorer quality of life, more frequent …

Veteran experiences with suicide ideation, suicide attempt, and social support in safety planning within the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This evaluation examined the role of safety plans, one of a host of clinical suicide prevention interventions available for veterans through the United …

Expected symptom change trajectories for the early identification of probable treatment nonresponse in VA PTSD specialty care clinics: A proof-of-concept

Abstract: The purpose of measurement-based care (MBC) is to detect treatment nonresponse sufficiently early in treatment to adjust treatment plans and prevent failure or dropout. …

If it's offered, will they come? Practical considerations when offering intensive PTSD treatment in an outpatient Veterans Affairs PTSD clinic

Abstract: Evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are efficacious; however, treatment dropout remains high. The delivery of intensive EBPs …

Containment of COVID-19 outbreak at a veterans affairs community living center

Abstract: Asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic staff and residents likely contribute to widespread transmission of COVID-19 in long-term care settings. Here, we describe the successful …

Improving treatment outcomes for Veterans with mental health conditions: strengthening the evidence base for and considering barriers to psychedelic-assisted therapies

Abstract: This briefing is about strengthening the evidence base for and considering barriers to psychedelic assisted therapies. It underlines the importance of addressing …

Impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic on Veterans Health Administration sleep services

Abstract: Objectives: To understand the impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic on sleep services within the United States Department of Veterans Affairs using separate …

Mindfulness-based teaching competency assessment: Comparing self-assessment with expert evaluation in the Veterans Administration – Compassionate awareness learning module program

Abstract: Background: Meditation, including Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI), is a required Complementary and Integrative Health intervention at the US Department of Veterans …