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A model program for pharmacist-managed healthcare delivery: A tixagevimab–cilgavimab (EVUSHELD) clinic at a Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: Background: Pharmacists are under-utilized as caregivers who can improve patients' access to medical treatments. In this study, effectiveness of a multidisciplinary …

Combined multidisciplinary gender-affirming surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: A model to optimize access to care, resource utilization, and medical readiness for military patients

Abstract: Introduction: Access to surgical care for gender-affirming surgery (GAS) has been a persistent challenge within the DoD due to long waiting lists, strict insurance …

Increasing mental health screening in pediatric subspecialty clinics: An improvement project at Brooke Army Medical Center

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Mental health screening allows for the early identification of patients at risk of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. The Defense …

Behavioral health integrated support network (BHISN)

Abstract: Introduction: This article reviews process and performance of an innovative effort leveraging virtual health to manage unmet demand for behavioral health and substance …

Establishment of the Clinician-Scientist Investigator Opportunity Network to develop military medical research leaders

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The ability of military clinicians to conduct military medical research is often limited because of competing priorities and a lack of research mentorship. …

Evaluating the prospective utility of pharmacogenetics reporting among Canadian Armed Forces personnel receiving pharmacotherapy: A preliminary assessment towards precision psychiatric care

Abstract: Pharmacological interventions for treating posttraumatic stress disorder in Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Veterans often achieve modest results. The field of …

Mind force retreat: Improving the subjective well-being of military Veterans through alternative mental health therapies

Abstract: This study focuses on the subjective well-being (SWB) of a sample of military veterans before and after their engagement with a nonclinical, alternative mental health …

Validation of an algorithm to identify fractures among patients within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: To validate an algorithm that identifies fractures using billing codes from the International Classification of Diseases Ninth Revision (ICD-9) and Tenth …

Implementation lessons learned: Distress behaviors in dementia intervention in Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Evidence-based practices to manage distress behaviors in dementia (DBD) are not consistently implemented despite demonstrated effectiveness. …

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 …

Veteran experiences with suicide ideation, suicide attempt, and social support in safety planning within the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This evaluation examined the role of safety plans, one of a host of clinical suicide prevention interventions available for veterans through the United …

Surrey Armed Forces Covenant report 2022 to 2023

Abstract: The 2022-23 annual report sets out a summary of the achievements of the Surrey Civilian-Military Partnership Board (SCMPB) and its partners during the year to ensure the …