Personal health goals in homeless-experienced Veterans: Rates, patterns, and associations with health-related needs

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To advance patient-centered care for high-need homeless-experienced patients, we identified the rates of various personal health goals, the broader domains …

Expanding whole health access for rural Veterans with pain: Virtual hub-and-spoke models

Abstract: PURPOSE: VA's Clinical Resource Hubs (CRH) are well-positioned to fill pain care gaps experienced by rural-dwelling patients through regional hub-and-spoke models. We …

A commentary on the potential impact of massage therapy on military Veterans

Abstract: Professionals in the massage therapy field strive to help clients gain pain relief. Military veterans are a small group that experiences significant pain due to …

Therapist delivered massage for Veterans with chronic neck pain: A randomized control trial

Abstract: PURPOSE: Chronic neck pain is challenging to treat in Veterans. Massage therapy benefit evidence for musculoskeletal pain is building and massage is now included in …

Perceptions of the impact and utility of battlefield acupuncture among Veterans experiencing homelessness: A qualitative pilot study

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand homeless veterans' perspectives on the utility and impact of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA). Design: A qualitative …

Evaluating whole health engagement among homeless-experienced Veterans in an emergency shelter: A quality improvement study

Abstract: Introduction: Whole Health programs aim to integrate mental, physical, and social health to improve veteran well-being. Homeless-experienced veterans may face barriers to …

Evaluating whole health engagement among homeless-experienced Veterans in an emergency shelter: A quality improvement study

Abstract: Background : Whole Health (WH) programs aim to integrate mental, physical, and social health to improve Veteran well-being. Homeless-Experienced Veterans (HEVs) may face …

The use of complementary health approaches among U.S. Veterans from 2002 to 2022: A prevalence and sex-stratified analysis

Abstract: The article examines the use of Complementary Health Approaches (CHA) among U.S. veterans from 2002 to 2022, with a focus on prevalence and sex-stratified analysis. The …

The association between complementary and integrative health service use and completion of a residential rehabilitation program for Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Objective: To explore the association between complementary and integrative health (CIH) service use and completion of a Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV) …

Reaching Veterans with cooccurring mental health conditions through the VA whole health system of care

Abstract: Objective: To examine the extent to which the Veterans Health Administration Whole Health System of Care (VA Whole Health) has reached Veterans with multiple mental …

Is the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 a good measure to inform providers about patient well-being and functioning? Data from the Veterans Health and Life Survey

Abstract: Background: Health care systems are increasingly focused on assessing patient well-being and functioning. The objective of the current analysis was to evaluate a …

Measuring patient well-being during whole-person clinical care: Lessons from the Veterans Health Administration well-beings signs implementation pilot

Abstract: Background: Measuring patient well-being during clinical care may enhance patient-centered communication and treatment planning. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) …