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View article: Incidence of long COVID among U.S. children and adults during the omicron era – Tracking Post-COVID Conditions (Track-PCC) network, 2022–2023
Incidence of long COVID among U.S. children and adults during the omicron era – Tracking Post-COVID Conditions (Track-PCC) network, 2022–2023 Open
These data suggest the PCC incidence following acute COVID-19 has not increased during the Omicron period. This is useful for understanding the burden of PCC and estimating demand of medical services following acute COVID-19 infections. PC…
View article: Discharge disposition following acute ischemic stroke in the veterans health administration: A retrospective cohort study
Discharge disposition following acute ischemic stroke in the veterans health administration: A retrospective cohort study Open
The clinical presentation of individuals hospitalized for acute ischemic stroke was most strongly and consistently associated with discharge location. Demographic and facility variables were sparsely associated with discharge disposition a…
View article: Using a “Kickoff” to build implementation partner teams and action plans for active implementation of a quality improvement project
Using a “Kickoff” to build implementation partner teams and action plans for active implementation of a quality improvement project Open
Introduction A strategy for transitioning implementation successfully from pre-implementation to active implementation is to hold a team “kickoff.” The objectives of this manuscript are: (1) to present the frameworks that guided the develo…
View article: Rectal Location and Postcolonoscopy Colorectal Cancer Outcomes
Rectal Location and Postcolonoscopy Colorectal Cancer Outcomes Open
This cohort study examines whether there are survival differences among patients with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer based on cancer location.
View article: Buprenorphine discontinuation and utilization of psychosocial services: a national study in the Veterans Health Administration
Buprenorphine discontinuation and utilization of psychosocial services: a national study in the Veterans Health Administration Open
Background Longer duration of treatment with medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is associated with improved outcomes, but long-term retention remains a challenge. Research is needed to identify psychosocial interventions that suppor…
View article: Use of Cognitive‐Behavioral Therapy in a Nation‐Wide Veterans Health Administration Sample: The Role of Clinic, Therapist, and Patient Factors
Use of Cognitive‐Behavioral Therapy in a Nation‐Wide Veterans Health Administration Sample: The Role of Clinic, Therapist, and Patient Factors Open
Objective To examine the use of CBT‐CP (Cognitive‐behavioral therapy for chronic pain) by CBT‐CP‐trained therapists to treat patients with pain over a five‐year period (October 2015–February 2020). Data Sources and Study Setting CBT‐CP is …
View article: Enhancing Stroke Awareness and Activation Among High-Risk Populations: A Randomized Direct Mail Intervention in Diverse Healthcare Settings
Enhancing Stroke Awareness and Activation Among High-Risk Populations: A Randomized Direct Mail Intervention in Diverse Healthcare Settings Open
BACKGROUND: Many patients are unaware of their stroke risk. The purpose of this research was to compare the effect of behaviorally tailored mailed messages on patient activation to reduce stroke risk. METHODS: Randomized parallel group cli…
View article: Realising agency: insights from participatory research with learners in a South African sexual and reproductive health programme
Realising agency: insights from participatory research with learners in a South African sexual and reproductive health programme Open
Background Investing in the capabilities of adolescents is essential to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which focus on realising adolescent girls and young women’s (AGYW) rights to education, health, bodily auto…
View article: Data from Risk Factors for Early Onset Sporadic Colorectal Cancer in Male Veterans
Data from Risk Factors for Early Onset Sporadic Colorectal Cancer in Male Veterans Open
Identifying risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) could help reverse its rising incidence through risk factor reduction and/or early screening. We sought to identify EOCRC risk factors that could be used for decisions abou…
View article: Supplemental Table 1 from Risk Factors for Early Onset Sporadic Colorectal Cancer in Male Veterans
Supplemental Table 1 from Risk Factors for Early Onset Sporadic Colorectal Cancer in Male Veterans Open
Supplemental Table 1: Contains descriptive data for all candidate variables in cases and controls
View article: Supplemental Methods 1 from Risk Factors for Early Onset Sporadic Colorectal Cancer in Male Veterans
Supplemental Methods 1 from Risk Factors for Early Onset Sporadic Colorectal Cancer in Male Veterans Open
Supplemental Methods 1: Contains details pertaining to data analysis
View article: Supplemental Methods 1 from Risk Factors for Early Onset Sporadic Colorectal Cancer in Male Veterans
Supplemental Methods 1 from Risk Factors for Early Onset Sporadic Colorectal Cancer in Male Veterans Open
Supplemental Methods 1: Contains details pertaining to data analysis
View article: Supplemental Table 1 from Risk Factors for Early Onset Sporadic Colorectal Cancer in Male Veterans
Supplemental Table 1 from Risk Factors for Early Onset Sporadic Colorectal Cancer in Male Veterans Open
Supplemental Table 1: Contains descriptive data for all candidate variables in cases and controls
View article: Tracking the burden, distribution, and impact of Post-COVID conditions in diverse populations for children, adolescents, and adults (Track PCC): passive and active surveillance protocols
Tracking the burden, distribution, and impact of Post-COVID conditions in diverse populations for children, adolescents, and adults (Track PCC): passive and active surveillance protocols Open
View article: Enhancing Stroke Awareness and Activation among High-Risk Populations: A Randomized Direct Mail Intervention in Diverse Healthcare Settings
Enhancing Stroke Awareness and Activation among High-Risk Populations: A Randomized Direct Mail Intervention in Diverse Healthcare Settings Open
Background Many patients are unaware of their stroke risk. The purpose of this research was to compare the effect of behaviorally tailored mailed messages on patient activation to reduce stroke risk. Methods We used electronic health recor…
View article: Supplemental Table 2 from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Supplemental Table 2 from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Open
Supplemental Table 2: Age-adjusted incidence, U.S. population 2014 to 2018 years, for male colon and rectum, 5-year strata
View article: Supplemental Table 2 from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Supplemental Table 2 from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Open
Supplemental Table 2: Age-adjusted incidence, U.S. population 2014 to 2018 years, for male colon and rectum, 5-year strata
View article: Data from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Data from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Open
We aimed to develop a metric for estimating risk for early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) to help decide whether and how to screen persons < age 50. We used risk prediction models derived and validated on male veterans to calculate the RR…
View article: Supplemental Table 3 from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Supplemental Table 3 from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Open
Supplemental Table 3: Recommended Screening Based on Revised SEER Rate for Complete Data from Full Cohort
View article: Supplemental Table 3 from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Supplemental Table 3 from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Open
Supplemental Table 3: Recommended Screening Based on Revised SEER Rate for Complete Data from Full Cohort
View article: Supplemental Table 1 from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Supplemental Table 1 from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Open
Supplemental Table 1: Final Models
View article: Data from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Data from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Open
We aimed to develop a metric for estimating risk for early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) to help decide whether and how to screen persons < age 50. We used risk prediction models derived and validated on male veterans to calculate the RR…
View article: Supplemental Table 1 from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Supplemental Table 1 from Colon Age: A Metric for Whether and How to Screen Male Veterans for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Open
Supplemental Table 1: Final Models
View article: Patient acceptance of teleneurology across neurologic conditions
Patient acceptance of teleneurology across neurologic conditions Open
Introduction Patient acceptability with outpatient teleneurology has been reported within specific conditions, but less is known about acceptability across neurologic conditions. The study objective was to compare the acceptability of tele…
View article: Expanding Access to Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluation via Telehealth: Development of Hybrid-Virtual Home Visits
Expanding Access to Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluation via Telehealth: Development of Hybrid-Virtual Home Visits Open
View article: Real-world analysis of two ischaemic stroke and TIA systolic blood pressure goals on 12-month mortality and recurrent vascular events
Real-world analysis of two ischaemic stroke and TIA systolic blood pressure goals on 12-month mortality and recurrent vascular events Open
Introduction Whether obtaining the more intensive goal systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mm Hg). Separate multivariable Cox proportional hazard regressions were used to examine the relationship between average SBP groups and time to: (1…
View article: Disruption and sustainment of cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain in the Veterans Health Administration following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
Disruption and sustainment of cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain in the Veterans Health Administration following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic Open
The sustainability of evidence-based practices (EBPs) is a pressing issue for implementation science and healthcare systems. The COVID-19 pandemic and related policies severely strained healthcare systems, thus representing a key test of t…
View article: Coming back for more: factors linked to higher participation among Veterans with chronic pain in an innovative VA-YMCA wellness clinic
Coming back for more: factors linked to higher participation among Veterans with chronic pain in an innovative VA-YMCA wellness clinic Open
In 2019, the Indianapolis VA developed a Wellness Clinic in partnership with the Young Men’s Christian Associations (YMCA) to comprehensively address Veterans’ chronic pain. Our specific aims were twofold: (1) to evaluate the implementatio…
View article: P-244 Utilising a quality improvement approach to develop a national clinical induction programme
P-244 Utilising a quality improvement approach to develop a national clinical induction programme Open
Sue Ryder has multiple clinical services offering palliative, neurological and bereavement care. The strategic aim is to create a standardised clinical induction and education and training programme, promoting a multi-professional approac…
View article: P-243 Sustainable education in a multi-site charity: challenges and solutions
P-243 Sustainable education in a multi-site charity: challenges and solutions Open
Background A restructure of the education team within a multi-site national charity delivering palliative and neurological care provided the opportunity to develop a programme of education that met learning needs for the whole organisation…