Original Research
Original Research
Importance of Early Initiation of Advance Care Planning
When treating patients with chronic illnesses, health care providers should involve patients in the decision-making process.
Original Research
Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation Instructions
A pilot study investigated whether the impact of instructions in a group setting improved patient adherence to pre-endoscopy bowel cleaning...
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...
Original Research
Management of Hepatitis C in Patitents With HIV
Care for patients with HIV-HCV co-infection is evolving as new medications are introduced that will provide simpler, more accessible treatment...
Original Research
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in a VA Polytrauma Clinic
A large-scale study suggests that veterans with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may benefit from structured treatment interventions...
Original Research
Risk Factors for Postoperative Complications in Trigger Finger Release
Postoperative complications when treating a patient with trigger finger can lead to unexpected costs and long recovery. Can an assessment of...
Case Reports
Arthritis, Infectious Tenosynovitis, and Tendon Rupture in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriasis
Multiple comorbidities, advanced age, tobacco use, and alcohol abuse made a proper diagnosis difficult in a patient with polyarticular septic...
Original Research
Evaluation of Methadone-Induced QTc Prolongation in a Veteran Population
Understanding the effects of methadone on the QTc interval in a veteran patient population using the drug at lower doses for pain may help...
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...
Original Research
Hepatitis C Clinical Dashboards: Improving Liver Specialty Care Access and Quality
Clinical dashboards can improve the health management of the HCV population within the VHA by empowering health care practitioners to deliver wide...