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Envisioning a new racial grievance reporting and redress system for the United States military

Abstract: A better understanding of the weaknesses and strengths of the military’s racial grievance reporting and redress system is needed to understand where and how it can be …

Improving skin screening capabilities for Veterans with spinal cord injuries

Abstract: CONTEXT: Clinical Practice Guidelines from the Consortium for Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Medicine recommend daily self-screening of at-risk skin surfaces, but many Veterans …

Pneumococcal and herpes zoster vaccination rates among U.S. Veterans with chronic inflammatory disease on biologic medications: A quality improvement project

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Patients with chronic inflammatory diseases are often treated with pharmacologic therapies that target the immune system and have an increased risk of …

Leveraging a clinical dashboard and process mappings to improve treatment access and outcomes for women Veterans with urinary incontinence

Abstract: In support of the Improving Primary Care Understanding of Resources and Screening for Urinary Incontinence to Enhance Treatment initiative with the Veterans Health …

Comprehensive program evaluation for strengthening military mental readiness

Abstract: Ongoing behavioral health conditions significantly contribute to non-deployability among United States Army service members. To improve readiness for deployment, the Army …

Differences in cost of living and military pay growth for Army personnel

Abstract: Army personnel costs are a significant part of the Army’s budget. Given force size, grade, and experience mix, the major driver of personnel costs is military …

Impact of a multimodal antimicrobial stewardship intervention on fluoroquinolone usage for antimicrobial prophylaxis before urologic procedures in a Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic

Abstract: Objective: This study evaluated the impact of a multimodal antimicrobial stewardship intervention on fluoroquinolone (FQ) use for prophylaxis in outpatient urologic …

Safety and tolerability of a brief cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic pain group for Veterans at increased risk for suicide

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain is a significant risk factor for suicide, especially among Veterans. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety (i.e., the occurrence of …

The epilepsy centers of excellence at the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (ECoE) was established in 2008 to provide specialized care for veterans with …

A project to develop and implement a suicide prevention strategy for active-duty soldiers serving in the U.S. Army that is replicable by all U.S. Army chaplains

Abstract: Building on the U.S. military’s suicide intervention efforts, the Intentional Life Project emphasizes preemptive action by embedding suicide prevention into military …

Implementation and clinical impact of an interdisciplinary tool to promote skin integrity after flap surgery in Veterans with spinal cord injury

Abstract: CONTEXT/OBJECTIVE: Pressure injury (PrI) recurrence is common among persons with spinal cord injury and disorders (SCI/D) who undergo reconstructive flap surgery for …

Promoting psychological health and overall wellness in female Veterans with military sexual trauma through complementary health interventions: A quality improvement project

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military sexual trauma (MST) has been associated with long-term negative outcomes such as increased rates of cardiovascular disease, post-traumatic stress …