VA HSRD Publication Briefs http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/ VA HSRD Publication Briefs Tue, 21 May 2013 19:19:49 EST en-us VA Primary Care Physicians Using Electronic Health Records May Miss Important Information Due to Information Overload http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=559 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=559 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT Prediction Model Using VA Data May Help Identify Primary Care Patients at Increased Risk for Hospitalization or Death http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=542 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=542 Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT Racial Differences in Veterans’ Perception of the Quality of PTSD Compensation Examinations http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=545 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=545 Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT Adoption of PACT Features is Significantly Associated with Lower Risk of Avoidable Hospitalization http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=563 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=563 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT No Significant Association between Timing of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Risk of Surgical Site Infection http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=562 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=562 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT Psychiatrists’ Workplace Satisfaction Improved Despite Significant Changes in VA Mental Healthcare Services http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=561 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=561 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT Journal Issue Highlights Patient Safety Strategies http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=558 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=558 Tue, 5 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT High TBI Screening Rates among OEF/OIF Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=553 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=553 Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT Journal Issue Highlights the State of Health Information Technology in VA Healthcare http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=550 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=550 Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT Some VA Polytrauma Team Members Caring for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury at Risk for Job Burnout http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=560 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=560 Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT 50% of their time experienced higher levels of emotional exhaustion than those who spent <50% of their time caring for Veterans with TBI. Coping strategies included: connecting with others (e.g., relating to family, friends, and coworkers); promoting a healthy lifestyle (e.g., healthy diet, exercise); pursuing outside interests (e.g., hobbies); managing the work environment (e.g., staying organized); and maintaining positive thinking. No significant differences in participant characteristics for any of the subscales that were measured (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment) were found for age category, race, years in practice, years at VA, primary role, or percent of time providing direct care. ]]> More than One in Eight Women Veterans Screen Positive for PTSD and A Significant Segment Does Not Receive Treatment http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=557 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=557 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT Possible Overuse of Proton Pump Inhibitors to Treat Veterans with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=556 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=556 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT Opioid Prescribing for Veterans with Chronic Non-Cancer Pain http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=549 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=549 Fri, 1 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT 90 days). Clinical factors associated with initiating COT include increased pain intensity, nicotine dependence, substance use disorders, and major depression diagnoses. Nearly one-quarter of Veterans prescribed COT also received prescriptions for benzodiazepine medications, which is a concern given that overdose deaths have been linked to the use of multiple sedating medications. Two-thirds of opioid prescriptions resulting in COT were initiated by primary care clinicians. The authors suggest that this supports the development of guidelines geared toward primary care practice. It also supports the provision of interventions and structures in primary care that facilitate proactive planning around opioid use and its monitoring. ]]> Patient and Facility Characteristics Associated with Prescribing Benzodiazepines for Veterans with PTSD http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=551 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=551 Fri, 1 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT Significant Financial Burden for Caregivers of Veterans with Polytrauma and Traumatic Brain Injury http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=555 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=555 Fri, 1 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT VA’s Traumatic Brain Injury Screening Process is Inclusive and Effective in Referral for Further Services http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=554 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=554 Fri, 1 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT Most OEF/OIF Veterans who Screen Positive for Depression Receive Timely Assessments for Suicidal Ideation http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=548 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=548 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT Benzodiazepine Prescribing for Veterans with PTSD Remains Common and Varied across the VA Healthcare System http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=546 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=546 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT Previous Hospital Readmission Rates for Three Common Conditions are Poor Predictors for Future Readmission http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=510 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=510 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT Prolonged Exposure or Cognitive Processing Therapy May Reduce Use of Mental Health Services in Veterans with PTSD http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=544 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=544 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT Same-Day Receipt of Integrated VA Primary Care-Mental Health Services Increases Odds of Subsequent Mental Health Visit http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=547 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=547 Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT Primary Care Practitioners’ Views on VA’s Electronic Health Record System and Test Result Notification http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=541 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=541 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Decreases in VA Hospital Length-of-Stay and Readmission Rates over 14 Years http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=537 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=537 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Majority of Veterans with Serious Mental Illness Prefer Family Involvement in their Care http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=540 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=540 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Performance Measure for Lipid Management in Veterans with Diabetes Encourages Treatment with Moderate Dose Statins http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=509 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=509 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT =18 years, 14% were potentially overtreated. Facilities with higher rates of meeting the current threshold measure (LDL <100) had higher rates of potential overtreament. Findings suggest that continued use of threshold measures for lipid management may promote overtreatment. A modified version of the clinical action performance measure is being implemented in the VA healthcare system. ]]> Protected Sleep Periods for Medical Interns Increase Overnight Sleep and Improve Morning Alertness http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=533 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=533 Wed, 5 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Design and Implementation of a VA Hospital-Based Usability Laboratory for Health Information Technology http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=539 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=539 Sat, 1 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Many OEF/OIF Veterans Delay Initiating Mental Health Care and Completing Effective Mental Health Treatment http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=543 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=543 Sat, 1 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Quality of VA’s PTSD Disability Assessment Would Improve by Using Evidence-Based Assessment http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=528 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=528 Sat, 1 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Factors Affecting Readiness for Implementation of VA’s Patient-Aligned Care Team Model http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=535 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=535 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Systematic Review Evaluates Patient-Centered Medical Home Model for Primary Care Transformation http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=536 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=536 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Equitable Rates of Pain Assessment among African American and White Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=538 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=538 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT OEF/OIF Veterans Most in Need of Psychiatric Care are Accessing Mental Health Services, Primarily at VA http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=532 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=532 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Same-Day Primary Care-Mental Health Integration Services May Facilitate Timely Receipt of Treatment for Depression http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=534 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=534 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Framework for the Development of Electronic Health Record-Specific Patient Safety Goals http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=524 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=524 Thu, 8 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Comparing Cardiovascular Outcomes for Two Common Anti-Diabetes Drugs among Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=529 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=529 Tue, 6 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Interns Spend Relatively Little On-Call Time on Patient Care or Educational Activities http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=521 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=521 Thu, 1 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Post-deployment Health Outcomes Associated with Multiple Deployment-Related Factors http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=531 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=531 Thu, 1 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Telemental Health Expands in VA between 2006-2010 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=522 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=522 Thu, 1 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Association between Several Common Antiepileptic Drugs and Suicide-Related Behavior in Older Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=530 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=530 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT Factors Associated with Increased Aggression in Veterans with Dementia http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=523 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=523 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT Risk of Suicide and Mental Disorder Comorbidity among Male Veterans Using VA Healthcare http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=526 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=526 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT Pre-Military Trauma Associated with Post-Recruit Training Suicide Attempts among Marines http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=520 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=520 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT Rape and Sex Partnership Adversely Associated with Lower Physical Functioning in Women Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=519 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=519 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT Relationship between Compensation Status and Treatment Outcomes for Veterans with PTSD http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=525 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=525 Tue, 9 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT Determinants of Implementing Depression Care Improvement Models in VA Primary Care Practices http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=516 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=516 Fri, 5 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT OEF/OIF Veterans with PTSD and Associated High Irritability May Be at Increased Risk of Criminal Arrest http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=518 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=518 Mon, 1 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT Prescription Drug and Alcohol Misuse Associated with Higher Suicide Deaths among Veterans with Depression http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=527 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=527 Mon, 1 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT Perceptions of Coercive Treatment and Satisfaction with Care among Veterans Hospitalized for Severe Mental Illness http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=517 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=517 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT Construction of a Clinical Indicator for the Risk of Over-Treatment among Elderly Patients with Diabetes http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=514 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=514 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT Substance Use Disorders Significantly Increase the Risk of All-Cause Mortality among Veterans with PTSD http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=512 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=512 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT 65 group. Regardless of age group, SUD was a strong predictor of injury-related mortality. It was a significantly stronger predictor of injury-related vs. non-injury related death among Veterans in the 45-64 years and >65 years age groups. However, it is important to note that injury-related mortality accounted for a relatively small proportion of all deaths (~10%) among Veterans with PTSD. ]]> Effectiveness of Medical Pre-Operative Clinics http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=511 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=511 Fri, 7 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT Increasing Duration of Resuscitation Might Improve Survival among Patients Suffering Cardiac Arrest http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=508 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=508 Wed, 5 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT Promoting Gun Safety and Delayed Gun Access to High-Risk Patients is Acceptable to Veterans and Providers http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=513 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=513 Wed, 5 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT Despite Individual Hospital Performance, Pay-for-Performance Program May Result in Small Changes in Medicare Payments http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=505 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=505 Sat, 1 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT Higher Rates of Reproductive and Physical Health Problems in OEF/OIF Women Veterans with Mental Illness http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=507 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=507 Sat, 1 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT Veterans with Greater Clinical Complexity Receive Higher Quality of Care for Diabetes http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=515 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=515 Sat, 1 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT Veterans’ Communication Preferences for Primary Care Needs http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=496 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=496 Sat, 1 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT New Anticoagulants are Viable Option for Patients Receiving Long-Term Anticoagulation http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=504 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=504 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT Couple Therapy is Effective for Treating PTSD http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=497 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=497 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT Age Differences in PTSD Diagnoses and Treatment Seeking among Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=498 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=498 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT No Advantage in Collaborative Care vs. Usual Care for Veterans with PTSD http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=499 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=499 Fri, 3 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT Racial Differences in Outcomes of VA Telephone-Delivered Hypertension Disease Management Program http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=500 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=500 Fri, 3 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT Collaborative Care Models Improve Physical and Mental Health Outcomes for Individuals with Mental Disorders http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=494 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=494 Wed, 1 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT Pain and PTSD Common Comorbidities among OEF/OIF Veterans with Spinal Cord Injury Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=502 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=502 Wed, 1 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT QI Intervention for VA Programs Serving Homeless Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=503 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=503 Wed, 1 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT Treatment Intensification for Hypertension Not Significantly More Likely to Occur in Veterans with Diabetes and at Higher CV Risk http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=506 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=506 Wed, 1 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT Wide Variability among VA Hospitals Regarding ICU Admission Patterns http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=490 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=490 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT 30%) varied from 11% to 50%. Investigators also found that for a one standard deviation increase in predicted mortality, the adjusted odds of ICU admission varied substantially across hospitals, ranging from a 15% decrease to a 122% increase. ]]> Colorectal Cancer Screening May Be Overused for Many Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=495 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=495 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT Radical Prostatectomy Does Not Significantly Reduce All-Cause or Prostate-Cancer Mortality http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=487 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=487 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT Warning Signs Associated with Suicide among Veterans Receiving VA Healthcare http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=493 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=493 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT Gastric Bypass Surgery among Veterans Not Associated with Reduced Healthcare Expenditures Three Years Later http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=491 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=491 Sun, 1 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT Majority of OEF/OIF Veterans with PTSD Use VA Healthcare for PTSD-Related Treatment, and Users are Increasing http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=486 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=486 Sun, 1 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT MOVE! Weight Management Program Characteristics Associated with Patient Retention http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=501 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=501 Sun, 1 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT Review Supports One-to-One Peer Mentorship among Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=481 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=481 Sun, 1 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT Government Paying Twice for Some Veterans’ Healthcare http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=483 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=483 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT Dramatic Improvement in Blood Pressure Management among Veterans with Diabetes, with Potential Over-Treatment http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=476 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=476 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT =140/90 but appropriate management). This represents a dramatic improvement in BP management over the past decade. Among all Veterans in this study, 197,291 (20%) had a BP <130/65; of these, 80,903 (41% - or slightly more than 8% of the cohort) had potential over-treatment. Facility rates of potential over-treatment varied from 3% to 20%. Facilities with higher rates of meeting the current threshold measure (<140/90) had higher rates of potential over-treatment. Veterans with potential over-treatment were older, had lower mean index BP, and were more likely to be men and have ischemic heart disease. ]]> VA Communication and Information Sharing During H1N1 Influenza Pandemic http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=488 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=488 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT VA Hospitals Caring for Lower Volumes of Mechanically Ventilated Patients Do Not Have Worse Mortality http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=489 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=489 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT Effect of Environmental Exposures on Non-Specific Physical Symptoms in OEF/OIF Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=484 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=484 Fri, 1 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT No Significant Cost Increase for Telephone-based BP Intervention for Veterans with Hypertension http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=492 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=492 Fri, 1 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT Variables Associated with Risk of Community Violence among Subset of OEF/OIF Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=485 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=485 Fri, 1 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT Prevalence and Severity of Neurobehavioral Symptoms is High among OEF/OIF Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=482 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=482 Wed, 30 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT TeleRehab Improves Physical Function in Veterans with Stroke http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=480 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=480 Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Effects and Costs of Mobile, Team-Based Outpatient Care Model for Veterans with Serious Mental Illness http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=477 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=477 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT IRB Process for Multisite, Minimal-Risk VA Trial http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=471 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=471 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT The Importance of Testing Interventions in Real-World Settings http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=478 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=478 Tue, 8 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Cannabis Use Disorder Diagnoses in the VA Healthcare System Double Over the Past Seven Years http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=475 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=475 Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Association between Alcohol Screening Scores and Alcohol-Related Risks among Women Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=458 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=458 Tue, 1 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT 3. The remaining alcohol-related consequences (i.e., morning drinking, family/friends worried) increased at scores >4, as did self-reported problem drinking and drug use. Associations between health risks (i.e., >2 sexual partners, sexually transmitted diseases, injuries, domestic violence, hepatitis/cirrhosis) and AUDIT-C scores were less consistent, but prevalence generally increased at scores >5. ]]> Changes in Health Conditions and VA Healthcare Costs among Women Veterans between 2000 and 2008 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=473 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=473 Tue, 1 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Clinically-Guided Approach for Improving Performance Measurement for Hypertension http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=479 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=479 Tue, 1 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT 140/90 mm Hg were classified as problematic by the clinically-guided approach, i.e., eligible for performance assessment and defined as having uncontrolled BP. ]]> Women Veterans Report Poorer Health Outcomes Compared to Civilian and Active Duty Women http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=467 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=467 Tue, 1 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Integration of Primary Care and Mental Health Improves both Mental and Medical Care Utilization for OEF/OIF Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=474 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=474 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT Using Natural Language Processing to Evaluate Evidence-Based Treatment for Veterans with PTSD http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=469 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=469 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT Anti-Hypertensive Medication May Reduce Risk of Dementia among Veterans with Diabetes http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=468 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=468 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT 85 had more than three times greater risk compared to Veterans age 65), as well as duration of diabetes and higher comorbidity. Also, African Americans and other non-white races were more likely to have dementia. These findings suggest that ARBs and ACE inhibitors be considered when prescribing medication for the control of hypertension among patients with diabetes. ]]> Killing Experiences Independently Associated with Suicidal Ideation among Vietnam Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=460 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=460 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT Importance of Pre-Operative Alcohol Screening http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=465 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=465 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT 5) was more common among men who were: younger than 60 years old, divorced or separated, current smokers, or ASA class 1-2 (pre-operative assessment by anesthesiologist as healthy patient or patient with mild systemic disease), and among men with cirrhosis, hepatitis, or substance use disorders. ]]> Caregiver Satisfaction with VA Dementia Care http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=470 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=470 Sun, 1 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT Journal Issue Targets Veterans’ Sexual Health and Functioning http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=461 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=461 Sun, 1 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT Perceived Discrimination Associated with Risk of Severe Coronary Obstruction among African American Veterans http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=472 http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=472 Sun, 1 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT