Veteran Family Reintegration, Primary Care Needs, and the Benefit of the Patient-Centered Medical Home Model

Abstract

Men and women returning from the wars in Afghanistan and

Addressing Patients’ Veteran Status: Primary Care Providers’ Knowledge, Comfort, and Educational Needs

“…The military population is frequently overlooked in civilian primary care due to an assumption that they are receiving care through the Veterans Health Administration (VA). 6,9,10 However, in reality, healthcare for this population is much more complex and may include any combination of care at the VA, at military treatment facilities (operated by the Department of Defense), and in the civilian healthcare system. Less than 50% of eligible veterans receive treatment through VA facilities 6,9,10 and 25–45% of veterans who use the VA simultaneously obtain care from other sources, 11,12 particularly in rural areas.…”

Using Photovoice to Explore Patient Perceptions of Patient-Centered Care in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System

“…Studies show that patient-centered care initiatives may be particularly beneficial in meeting the clinical needs and expectations of Veteran patients [9][10][11]. In the Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System, several VA facilities have transitioned from traditionally disease-or problem-based care, to patient-centered care through implementing innovations that focus on the whole person, not just the disease.…”

Towards a practical model for community engagement: Advancing the art and science in academic health centers

“…There is a recent increase in using Community Health Needs Assessments data to inform and direct community health programs, such as the University of Illinois Unison Health project [ 27 , 28 ]. Other examples of clinical care CE activities are volunteer medical missions, providing free health screenings, and providing care at reduced cost [ 29 , 30 ].…”