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Qualitative analysis of patient perspectives of buprenorphine after transitioning from long-term, full-agonist opioid therapy among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Guidelines recommend consideration of modification, tapering, or discontinuation of long-term, full-agonist opioid therapy when harms outweigh benefits; one alternative …

Something has to be done to make women feel safe: Women Veterans' recommendations for strengthening the Veterans Crisis Line for Women Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Women represent 15% of veteran callers to the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL); there has been little research identifying the experiences and needs of women …

The impact of informal caregiving on U.S. Veterans Health Administration utilization and expenditures

Abstract: Few studies have examined the effect of informal care receipt on health care utilization and expenditures while accounting for the potentially endogenous relationship …

Validation of a complex needs indicator for Veterans in the UK using a composite indicators’ method

Abstract: Objective To construct an indicator for assessing the complexity of UK veterans’ needs. Study design Cross-sectional, secondary analysis. Methods The study applied …

Childhood unpredictability is associated with increased risk for long- and short-term depression and anhedonia symptoms following combat deployment

Abstract: High unpredictability has emerged as a dimension of early-life adversity that may contribute to a host of deleterious consequences later in life. Early-life …

Residents and fellows forum: Impact on general surgery clinic after telehealth conversion at a Veteran Affairs medical center

Abstract: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant increase in telehealth use for patient evaluations. The Veteran Health Administration (VHA) has tripled phone …

Covid-19 infection and mortality in state Veterans homes: A multilevel approach

Abstract: Objectives: Some state veterans homes (SVHs) received media attention in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic because of allegations of poor infection control and excess …

A cross-sectional study of correlations among blood-based biomarkers for intestinal permeability: a pilot study of United States Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms

Abstract: While many studies of intestinal permeability (IP) are focused on those with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, there is a rising trend to analyze IP among individuals with …

Veterans' lived experiences with the VA's whole health system and perceived impact on dimensions of wellness

Abstract: RESEARCH QUESTION: What are the lived experiences and wellness related outcomes of veterans engaged in the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) Whole Health (WH) system …

A systems approach for assessing low back pain care quality in Veterans Health Administration chiropractic visits: A cross-sectional analysis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to explore a systemwide process for assessing components of low back pain (LBP) care quality in Veterans Health Administration …

Assessment and prevention of hypoglycaemia in primary care among U.S. Veterans: A mixed methods study

Abstract: Background: Hypoglycaemia from diabetes treatment causes morbidity and lower quality of life, and prevention should be routinely addressed in clinical visits. Methods: …

Assessment of a naloxone distribution plan in a Veteran population who experienced an opioid-related overdose event

Abstract: Background: The Veteran Health Administration prioritizes the distribution of naloxone to veterans diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD) to prevent deaths due to …