Abstract: BACKGROUND: Extremity vascular injuries are among the most challenging problems in military surgery. They are frequently accompanied by extensive soft tissue loss and …
Abstract: In March 2023, the governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts appointed the first secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) to oversee state-level …
Abstract: U.S. veterans have low human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates, putting them at high risk for HPV infection and HPV-associated cancer. This DNP project engaged male …
Abstract: Veteran suicide remains a critical public health crisis in the United States, with rates nearly twice those of the general population. Addressing this challenge requires …
Abstract:Importance: The COVID-19 pandemic caused substantial disruptions to primary care, potentially impacting quality of care for chronic conditions. The Veterans Health …
Abstract: This cross-sectional study evaluates trends in the utilization of and disparities in prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) across the Veterans Health Administration.
Abstract: PURPOSE: To implement an Age-Friendly Health System (AFHS) in a Veterans Health Administration nursing home using shared decision-making and goal-concordant care, achieve …
Abstract: This study evaluated the proximal outcomes of the Sexual Communication and Consent program (SCC): a novel, tailored sexual assault (SA) prevention intervention …
Abstract: Background: National trends indicate that drug-related deaths among Veterans have been increasing from 2010 to 2019. The present study involves a recent analysis of drug …
Abstract: Background: Telehealth can improve glycemic control for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), but programs must be designed in a manner that facilitates real-world uptake …
Abstract: Chronic pain is highly prevalent among Veterans and contributes to poor surgical recovery. This pilot quality improvement project evaluated a structured postoperative …
Abstract: We aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a community-based doula care pilot program for pregnant veterans receiving Department of Veterans Affairs …