Trends in prevalence of cannabis use disorder among U.S. Veterans with and without psychiatric disorders between 2005 and 2019

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Cannabis use disorder diagnoses are increasing among U.S. adults and are more prevalent among people with comorbid psychiatric disorders. Recent changes in …

Survival outcomes of diffuse large B cell lymphoma beyond the rituximab era: Comprehensive analysis of a veteran population within the Veterans Health Administration over 11 years

Abstract: Introduction: The standard treatment approach for DLBCL has traditionally relied on chemo-immunotherapy with R-CHOP (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine …

A comparison of end-of-life care quality for Veterans receiving hospice in VA nursing homes and community nursing homes

Abstract: BACKGROUND: While the Veterans Health Administration (VA) has long provided hospice care within VA community living centers (CLCs, i.e., VA nursing homes), an increasing …

Understanding rural-urban differences in Veterans' internet access, use and patient preferences for telemedicine

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The expansion of telemedicine (e.g., telephone or video) in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) raises concerns for health care disparities between rural …

Characteristics of veterans with depression who use the Veterans Choice Program of the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The Veterans Choice Program (VCP) of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) allowed eligible veterans to use their benefits with participating providers …

Inactivation of high-risk flags for suicide in the Veterans Health Administration: association of documentation variation with suicide attempts

Abstract: Medical record high-risk flags for suicide indicate patients are receiving enhanced care and alert treating providers to patients’ high-risk status. Risk of suicide …

Assessment of an education tool to improve knowledge and reduce stigma of a syringe service program (SSP) at a VA Medical Center

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Drug overdose deaths are a growing epidemic in the United States owing in part to inadequate support from health care systems. In response, the Veterans …

Overcoming obstacles: barriers to virtual care use among video-enabled tablet recipients in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Introduction: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) distributes video-enabled tablets to individuals with barriers to accessing care. Data suggests that many tablets …

"It's like finding your way through the labyrinth": a qualitative study of veterans' experiences accessing healthcare

Abstract: Background: The 2014 Veterans Choice Act and subsequent 2018 Veteran's Affairs (VA) Maintaining Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act (MISSION Act) …

Evaluation of clinical outcomes and employment status in veterans with dual diagnosis of traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury

Abstract: Purpose: To examine clinical outcomes and employment status in Veterans with and without a dual diagnosis of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury …

Addressing veteran health-related social needs: how joint commission standards accelerated integration and expansion of tools and services in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background The Joint Commission recently named reduction of health care disparities and improvement of health care equity as quality and safety priorities (Leadership …

A multilevel analysis of the effect of burnout, workload, and job satisfaction on nursing and organizational outcomes within the Veterans Affairs’ Patient Aligned Care Teams

Abstract: Veterans within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) experience higher rates of chronic disease and poorer health than non-veterans (Balbale et al., 2016). The …