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The development of a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) consultation program to support system-wide implementation of high-quality PTSD care for Veterans

Abstract: Among veterans, there is a 7% lifetime prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; Goldstein et al., 2016), with this diagnosis being linked to poor health and …

Partnership Building for Scale-Up in the Veteran Sponsorship Initiative: Strategies for Harnessing Collaboration to Accelerate Impact in Suicide Prevention

Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate the implementation and trust-building strategies associated with successful partnership formation in scale-up of the Veteran Sponsorship …

The Business Case for Hospital Mobility Programs in the Veterans Health Care System: Results from Multi-Hospital Implementation of the STRIDE Program

Abstract: Objective: To conduct a business case analysis for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program STRIDE (ASsisTed EaRly MobIlization for hospitalizeD older VEterans), which …

Participation in Advance Care Planning Among Medically At-Risk Rural Veterans: Protocol for a Personalized Engagement Model

Abstract: Background: Many of the challenges in advanced care planning (ACP) conversations are linked to the waxing and waning progress of serious illnesses. Conversations with …

Comparing effectiveness of residential versus intensive virtual treatment for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: During the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions imposed on residential treatment programs necessitated rapid implementation of virtual treatment delivery. …

Evaluating the incidence rates of all cardiovascular hospitalization in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in nationwide retrospective observational Veterans Health Administration cohort

Abstract: Background: COVID-19 infections have been shown to increase risk of major cardiovascular events. We aim to compare the incidence rate (IR) of all cardiovascular …

Evaluating the real-world effectiveness of icosapent ethyl vs. omega-3 polysaturated fatty acid on major cardiovascular adverse events in a retrospective nationwide Veterans Health Administration observational cohort

Abstract: Background: The REDUCE-IT trial demonstrated the cardiovascular benefit of icosapent ethyl (IPE) vs. mineral oil placebo. However, no data currently exist that assess …

Pneumococcal perplexity: Improving awareness of updated pneumococcal vaccination recommendations in two large military treatment facilities

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Vaccinations are an essential aspect of preventive medicine. In October 2021, the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine-20 (PCV-20) and PCV-15 were authorized for …

The effects of the Veterans Health Administration's Referral Coordination Initiative on referral patterns and waiting times for specialty care

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether the Veterans Health Administration's (VA) 2019 Referral Coordination Initiative (RCI) was associated with changes in the proportion of …

Evaluation of Veteran community care outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting: A retrospective pilot cohort

Abstract: For Veterans who cannot be seen in a timely fashion or must travel long distances to be seen, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) offers funded care in the …

Evaluating emergency response at a hospital near the Gaza border within 24 h of increased conflict

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Frontline hospitals near active hostilities face unique challenges in delivering emergency care amid threats to infrastructure and personnel safety. Existing …

Pharmacist interventions in a palliative PLUS program at a Veterans Affairs medical center

Abstract: Background: Palliative PLUS (PP) at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System (MVAHCS) is an interdisciplinary team that seeks to improve veteran access to …