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Predicting homelessness among transitioning U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study develops a practical method to triage Army transitioning service members (TSMs) at highest risk of homelessness to target a preventive …

Temporary financial assistance reduced the probability of unstable housing among Veterans for more than 1 year

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aims to reduce homelessness among veterans through programs such as Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF). An important …

A roadmap to end homelessness amongst Veterans

Abstract: This study was developed by the Cobseo (the Confederation of Service Charities) Housing cluster, working with The Riverside Group Limited and the University of York, with …

Policy brief – a roadmap to end homelessness amongst Veterans

Abstract: This study was developed by the Cobseo (the Confederation of Service Charities) Housing cluster, working with The Riverside Group Limited and the University of York, with …

Association between neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prevalence among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Background: The contribution of individual socioeconomic status to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) burden is well documented, and increasing attention is …

What we know about homeless Veterans with other-than-honorable and punitive discharges: Data from the Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program

Abstract: Introduction The U.S. DVA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program funds community agencies to provide housing and case management services to Veterans experiencing homelessness. …

COVID-19 vaccination uptake and receptivity among Veterans enrolled in homelessness-tailored primary health care clinics: provider trust vs. misinformation

Abstract: BackgroundCompared to the general population, individuals experiencing homelessness are at greater risk of excess morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 but have been …

Using natural language processing to study homelessness longitudinally with electronic health record data subject to irregular observations

Abstract: The Electronic Health Record (EHR) contains information about social determinants of health (SDoH) such as homelessness. Much of this information is contained in clinical …

Improving a sanctioned homeless encampment for Veterans during COVID-19 through multilevel partnerships

Abstract: A veteran-clinician-researcher partnership-the Care, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Service (CTRS)-enabled quality improvement within a U.S. Department of Veterans …

Housing status, cancer care, and associated outcomes among US Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Cancer is a leading cause of death among older people experiencing homelessness. However, the association of housing status with cancer outcomes is not well …

Improving cancer outcomes among unhoused patients - lessons from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The study “Housing Status, Cancer Care, and Associated Outcomes Among US Veterans” by Hannah C. Decker et al1 analyzes differences in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and …

Risk of dementia among Veterans experiencing homelessness and housing instability

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In the United States, nearly 85,000 Veterans experienced homelessness during 2020, and thousands more are experiencing housing instability, representing a …