Best Practices
Best Practices
Development of a Multidisciplinary Stroke Program
Several gaps and no formal system existed for coordinating stroke-related care at the Durham VAMC until a team of dedicated health care providers...
Best Practices
Using Light to Manage Sleep-Wake Issues in Patients With Dementia
Although research has yet to provide a definitive answer about whether circadian-active light can benefit patients with dementia, a VA pilot study...
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Home-Based Video Telehealth for Veterans With Dementia
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Primary Care Medical Services for Homeless Veterans
Researchers compare Homeless Patient-Aligned Care Team clinics at 3 VA medical centers across the U.S. and the role each plays in homeless-focused...
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The VALOR Program: Preparing Nursing Students to Care for Our Veterans
The authors share the clinical and professional growth experiences of nursing students during the summer of 2013 in the VA Learning Opportunity...
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What Can We Do to Prevent Alzheimer Disease?
A pilot study at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System investigates ways to prevent or slow dementia progression.
Original Research
Pharmacist-Managed Collaborative Practice for Chronic Stable Angina
Patients with chronic stable angina who visited this practice experienced clinically significant changes in physical limitation, angina stability...
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Empathic Disclosure of Adverse Events to Patients
A simulation-based disclosure training program prepares health care providers to do the right thing and inform patients.
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Development and Evaluation of a Geriatric Mood Management Program
To address the needs of older veterans with mood disorders, the VA Palo Alto Health Care System Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center...
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The Use of Secure Messaging in Medical Specialty Care
The benefits of improving communication between health care providers and patients outweigh secure messaging’s implementation challenges.