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Substance use service utilization and barriers to access among homeless Veterans: A scoping review

Abstract: The high prevalence of military veteran substance use (SU) when compared to their nonveteran counterparts has been described as an urgent public health issue. The …

Substance use service utilization and barriers to access among homeless Veterans: A scoping review

Abstract: The high prevalence of military veteran substance use (SU) when compared to their nonveteran counterparts has been described as an urgent public health issue. The …

Veterans: Access to housing

Abstract: Up to the point of discharge, the principal responsibility for providing housing information and advice to service personnel lies with the armed forces. These services …

Cost-effectiveness of temporary financial assistance for Veterans experiencing housing instability

Abstract: Importance: The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) partners with community organizations (grantees) across the US to provide temporary financial assistance (TFA) to …

Retaining U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) housing: Differences in housing exits among unsheltered and sheltered Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Permanent supportive housing programs, such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH), are a …

Provision of home & community based services to Veterans by race, rurality, and neighborhood deprivation index

Abstract: Home and community-based services (HCBS) enable frail patients to remain at home. We examined whether there were neighborhood-deprivation, racial, or rural disparities in …

Homelessness and risk of end-stage kidney disease and death in Veterans with chronic kidney disease

Abstract: Importance: Adults experiencing homelessness in the US face numerous challenges, including the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The extent of a potentially …

Organizational and patient factors associated with positive primary care experiences for Veterans with current or recent homelessness

Objective: To identify organizational service features associated with positive patient ratings of primary care within primary care clinics tailored to accommodate persons with …

A thematic analysis of perceptions of VHA emergency care and suicide risk assessment among Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans who are homeless are at elevated risk for suicide, and often access Veterans Health Administration (VHA) emergency services to address their health …

Risk factors for homelessness among post-9/11 era Veterans

Abstract: This study examined the associations between a broad range of individual characteristics and homelessness among 49,323 post-9/11 era Veterans. Questions concerning the …

Disproportionate increases in numbers and rates of homelessness among women in the United States, 2018-2022

Abstract: Objectives: Information about homelessness among women is conflicting. We examined changes in the number and rate of various types of homelessness among females in …

Leveraging electronic health records to assess residential mobility among Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Residential mobility, or a change in residence, can influence health care utilization and outcomes. Health systems can leverage their patients' residential …