Patient experiences and provider perspectives on accessing gender-affirming surgical services in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) veterans have a greater prevalence of suicide morbidity and mortality than cisgender veterans. Gender-affirming surgery …

Use of real time clinical video telehealth to home by primary care providers within the Veterans Health Administration during the first wave of the covid-19 pandemic: variability across VA stations and with time

Abstract: Objective: Determine the extent to which use of Clinical Video Telehealth to Home (VT2H) for primary care licensed independent practitioner visits (PCLIPVs) varied over …

VHA whole health services and complementary and integrative health therapies: a gateway to evidence-based mental health treatment

Abstract: Background: Engagement in evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) among veterans with behavioral health conditions is often low. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is …

Barriers and facilitators to gender-affirming hormone therapy in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In 2011, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) established a policy for the delivery of transition-related services, including gender-affirming hormone …

Caring for Veterans with Serious Illness

Abstract: US Veterans comprise approximately 7% of the population. About half of these Veterans seek care within the Department of Veterans Affairs; the other half receive their …

Opioid and high-risk prescribing among racial and ethnic minority veterans

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to compare opioid prescribing and high-risk prescribing by race and ethnicity in a national cohort of U.S. veterans. A cross-sectional …

Healthcare costs and use before and after opioid overdose in veterans health administration patients with opioid use disorder

Abstract: Aims: To compare healthcare costs and use between United States (US) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who experienced an …

Factors associated with military sexual trauma (MST) disclosure during VA screening among women Veterans

Abstract: Background: Capturing military sexual trauma (MST) exposure is critical for Veterans’ health equity. For many, it improves access to VA services and allows for …

National review of acute pain service utilization, models of care, and clinical practices within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest healthcare network in the USA and has been a national leader in opioid safety for acute pain …

Behavioral Health Provider Burnout and Mental Health Care in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Although many studies assess predictors of provider burnout, few analyses provide high-quality, consistent evidence on the impact of provider burnout on patient outcomes …

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 …

National survey of lung cancer screening practices in Veterans Health Administration facilities

Abstract: Lung cancer screening can save lives through the early detection of lung cancer, and professional societies recommend key lung cancer screening program components to …