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Age differences in the association between services to address housing instability and suicide mortality among Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Housing instability is a significant issue among Veterans, with age-related variations in risk factors and outcomes. This study examines whether …

Utilization and costs of mobile medical units for Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams (HPACT) program began staggered deployment of mobile medical units (MMUs) to …

Health care outcomes of homelessness prevention programs in Veterans experiencing housing instability

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Homelessness is associated with negative health outcomes and increased health care costs. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Supportive …

Utilization patterns of homeless and health care services by homeless Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Ending veteran homelessness remains a priority within the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Efforts over the past decade have led to encouraging declines in …

Stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medication prescriptions for homeless Veteran service users with mental illness

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Prescribing of ADHD medications has not been examined in the US homeless population. This study examined frequency of prescriptions for stimulant and …

Evaluating the implementation and impact of harm reduction vending machines in Veterans supportive housing settings: A mixed-methods study protocol

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Lack of access to sterile supplies among people who use drugs contributes to increased rates of infectious disease transmission, including human …

Veteran pathways to homelessness and housing solutions: A scoping review

Abstract: Transitioning from military to civilian life is a complex process influenced by veterans’ social networks, health, employment, housing stability, and access to support …

Reducing Veteran Homelessness - Pilot and Evaluation

The reducing Veteran Homelessness report is a detailed look at the growing crisis facing ex-service men and women across the UK, commissioned as a pilot and evaluation by The Armed …

Access to medications for opioid use disorder among primary care patients with homeless experience in the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Background: Primary care settings tailored for persons with experience of homelessness (PEH) could enhance opioid use disorder treatment delivery, but evidence is …

Meeting the needs of Massachusetts Veterans: An assessment and draft strategy for the Commonwealth

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 …

Colorectal cancer screening, incidence, and mortality among aging Veterans in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system by housing status

Abstract: The objectives of this study are to examine colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, incidence, and mortality among veterans 45 to 75 years who are enrolled in the U.S. …

Live opera performances on Veteran recovery from homelessness and post traumatic stress: Post-discussion qualitative analysis

Abstract: There is limited research on the impact of art forms, including opera, on audience and cast engagement in understanding mental health needs and support for Veterans at …