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VA New England Healthcare System
2020-2025
Boston University
2012-2025
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
2018-2025
National Center for PTSD
2024
Boston VA Research Institute
2024
Lewin Group (United States)
2024
VA Boston Healthcare System
2018-2023
Boston Medical Center
2023
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
2020-2021
Cornell University
2021
Bokhour, Barbara G. PhD; Haun, Jolie N. Hyde, Justeen Charns, Martin DBA; Kligler, Benjamin MD, MPHAuthor Information
Postoperative atrial fibrillation (pAF) after coronary artery bypass grafting is a common complication. Whether pAF associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) remains uncertain. We investigated the association between and long-term CVA by performing post hoc analysis 10-year outcomes ART (Arterial Revascularization Trial).For present analysis, among patients enrolled in (n=3102), we excluded those who did not undergo surgery (n=25), had history (n=45), or no...
The Veterans Health Administration is undergoing a system-wide transformation to Whole Person/Whole approach care. model of care described including early outcome data on utilization and effectiveness. paper describes the first 10 years this provides lessons learned during that process regarding large-scale system change.
To describe how a partnered evaluation of the Whole Health (WH) system care-comprised WH pathway, clinical care, and well-being programs-produced patient outcomes findings, which informed Veterans Administration (VA) policy change.Electronic health records (EHR)-based cohort 1,368,413 patients longitudinal survey receiving care at 18 pilot medical centers.In partnership with VA operations, we focused on impact services utilization Veterans' (1) use opioids (2) experiences, engagement,...
Abstract Background Despite increasing commitment to patient engagement in research, evaluation of the impact these efforts on research processes, products, and teams is limited. Objective To explore impacts engaging patients as consultants studies by examining experiences, impacts, lessons learned from a program facilitating at Veterans Health Administration center. Design We developed logic model articulate activities being implemented support their anticipated outcomes. Then, we conducted...
The transition to the community after incarceration presents challenges for returning citizens, including immediate need secure housing, employment, and income. Additionally, health care is essential this population due high rates of chronic physical mental problems substance use disorders. There growing recognition interventions that support citizens as they navigate reintegration while simultaneously tending behavioral needs. We developed pilot tested a peer intervention designed provide...
Objective: To examine the extent to which Veterans Health Administration Whole System of Care (VA Health) has reached with multiple mental health diagnoses.
Objective: To explore the association between complementary and integrative health (CIH) service use completion of a Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV) program. Methods: The sample included 227 veterans enrolled at one DCHV program September 2021 2023. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted. Results: with 4-6 encounters 7 or more had 3.3 times 4.8 greater odds compared who did not have any CIH encounters, repectively. Conclusion: Study results indicated that...
Abstract Background Medically unexplained, persistent physical symptoms and syndromes are commonly seen in primary care. These debilitating for patients difficult to treat, causing frustration providers. Purpose This study investigates how well US military veterans with multiple (PPS), called Gulf War illness (GWI), agree their healthcare providers about illness. agreement, perceived concordance, is hypothesized influence veterans’ satisfaction care, adherence care plans, disability levels....
Abstract Background Injection drug use–associated bacterial and viral infections are increasing. Expanding access to harm reduction services, such as safe injection education, effective prevention strategies. However, these strategies have had limited uptake. New tools needed improve provider capacity facilitate dissemination of evidence-based interventions. Methods The “Six Moments Infection Prevention in Drug Use” educational tool was developed using a global, rather than...