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VA HSR&D Podcasts

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Interviews with VA HSR&D investigators

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Moral Reconation Therapy for Justice-Involved Veterans

May 11, 2020 09:15 - 18 minutes - 1 KB

Investigator and clinical psychologist Daniel Blonigen, PhD, discusses his work with treating justice-involved Veterans at risk for criminal recidivism.

Participating in VA Research: A Veteran's Perspective

May 05, 2020 09:15 - 9 minutes - 1 KB

Career Air Force Veteran Becca Keller shares her perspective on what it's like to be a Veteran who receives care from VA and also participates in VA research.

Participating in VA Research: A Veteran’s Perspective

May 05, 2020 09:15 - 1 KB

Career Air Force Veteran Becca Keller shares her perspective on what it's like to be a Veteran who receives care from VA and also participates in VA research.

Improving Veterans' Safety: Excess Medication Management

April 28, 2020 09:15 - 12 minutes - 1 KB

Amy Linsky, MD, MSc, discusses her research in the area of medication safety and effective excess medication management strategies.

Understanding LGBTQ Veterans' Risk for Homelessness

April 21, 2020 09:15 - 23 minutes - 1 KB

Ann E. Montgomery, PhD, MSW and John Blosnich, PhD, MPH, talk about their work on assessing LGBTQ Veterans' risk for homelessness.

Investigator Insights: Understanding LGBTQ Veterans’ Risk for Homelessness

April 21, 2020 09:15

Ann E. Montgomery, PhD, MSW and John Blosnich, PhD, MPH, talk about their work on assessing LGBTQ Veterans' risk for homelessness.

Understanding LGBTQ Veterans’ Risk for Homelessness

April 21, 2020 09:15 - 1 KB

Ann E. Montgomery, PhD, MSW and John Blosnich, PhD, MPH, talk about their work on assessing LGBTQ Veterans' risk for homelessness.

Investigator Insights: Understanding Who’s at Risk for Food Insecurity

April 14, 2020 09:15

Alicia Cohen, MD, MSc, talks about her research assessing clinical reminders to assess the risk factors for food insecurity among Veterans.

Understanding Who's at Risk for Food Insecurity

April 14, 2020 09:15 - 24 minutes - 1 KB

Alicia Cohen, MD, MSc, talks about her research assessing clinical reminders to assess the risk factors for food insecurity among Veterans.

Understanding Who’s at Risk for Food Insecurity

April 14, 2020 09:15 - 1 KB

Alicia Cohen, MD, MSc, talks about her research assessing clinical reminders to assess the risk factors for food insecurity among Veterans.

Primary Care Intensive Management

December 23, 2019 09:15 - 18 minutes - 1 KB

Investigator Alicia Bergman, PhD, and primary care physician Evelyn Chang, MD, MSHS, with the Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation and Policy, talk about their work participating in and evaluating VA's Primary Care Intensive Management initiative.

Investigator Insights: Primary Care Intensive Management

December 23, 2019 09:15

Investigator Alicia Bergman, PhD, and primary care physician Evelyn Chang, MD, MSHS, with the Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation and Policy, talk about their work participating in and evaluating VA's Primary Care Intensive Management initiative.

Investigator Insights: The PhotoVoice Project

December 16, 2019 09:15

Gala True, PhD and Sarah Ono, PhD, with the Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care and investigator Traci Abraham, PhD, with the Center for Mental Health Outcomes Research, discuss the PhotoVoice Project for Veterans and their caregivers.

The PhotoVoice Project

December 16, 2019 09:15 - 1 KB

Gala True, PhD and Sarah Ono, PhD, with the Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care and investigator Traci Abraham, PhD, with the Center for Mental Health Outcomes Research, discuss the PhotoVoice Project for Veterans and their caregivers.

The PhotoVoice Project

December 16, 2019 09:15 - 23 seconds - 1 KB

Gala True, PhD and Sarah Ono, PhD, with the Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care and investigator Traci Abraham, PhD, with the Center for Mental Health Outcomes Research, discuss the PhotoVoice Project for Veterans and their caregivers.

Investigator Insights: Research to Reduce Veteran Suicide

December 09, 2019 09:15

Alan Teo, MD, MS, investigator with the Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care, talks about his work in the area of suicide prevention through caregiver training and support.

Research to Reduce Veteran Suicide

December 09, 2019 09:15 - 1 KB

Alan Teo, MD, MS, investigator with the Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care, talks about his work in the area of suicide prevention through caregiver training and support.

Research to Reduce Veteran Suicide

December 09, 2019 09:15 - 21 minutes - 1 KB

Alan Teo, MD, MS, investigator with the Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care, talks about his work in the area of suicide prevention through caregiver training and support.

Veteran Voices: Otis Kerr and Jim Goodwin

December 02, 2019 09:15

Veterans Otis Kerr and Jim Goodwin share their experiences with VA care, and also share what it means to be involved with VA research from the Veterans’ point of view.

Veterans' Voices: Otis Kerr and Jim Goodwin

December 02, 2019 09:15 - 17 minutes - 1 KB

Veterans Otis Kerr and Jim Goodwin share their experiences with VA care, and also share what it means to be involved with VA research from the Veterans' point of view.

Veterans' Voices: Oliver Patrick

November 27, 2019 09:15 - 10 minutes - 1 KB

Vietnam Veteran Oliver Patrick shares his experiences with VA care, and also talks about how he became involved with VA research.

Veteran Voices: Oliver Patrick

November 27, 2019 09:15

Vietnam Veteran Oliver Patrick shares his experiences with VA care, and also talks about how he became involved with VA research.

The Role of Cultural Anthropologists in VA Healthcare

July 08, 2019 09:15 - 30 minutes - 1 KB

QUERI Dissemination Coordinator Diane Hanks talks with Alison Hamilton, PhD, MPH; Lindsey Martin, PhD, Megan McCullough, PhD; and Erin Finley, PhD, MPH, about the role that cultural and medical anthropologists play in improving care for Veterans.

Women's Healthcare and Family Planning in VA

June 20, 2019 09:15 - 21 minutes - 1 KB

QUERI Dissemination Coordinator Diane Hanks talks with Lisa Callegari, MD, core investigator with the <a href="http://www.seattledenvercoin.research.va.gov/" target="blank">Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value Driven Care</a> about her work evaluating family planning tools for women Veterans using VA care.

Women’s Healthcare and Family Planning in VA

June 20, 2019 09:15 - 1 KB

QUERI Dissemination Coordinator Diane Hanks talks with Lisa Callegari, MD, core investigator with the Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value Driven Care about her work evaluating family planning tools for women Veterans using VA care.

Evidence Synthesis Reviews for Epilepsy and Diabetes Self-Management

June 17, 2019 09:15 - 10 minutes - 1 KB

QUERI Dissemination Coordinator Diane Hanks talks with Allison Lewinski, PhD, MPH, RN, a post-doctoral fellow with the HSR&amp;D <a href="http://www.durham.hsrd.research.va.gov/" target="_blank">Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation</a> about a <a href="/publications/management_briefs/default.cfm?ManagementBriefsMenu=eBrief-no148&amp;eBriefTitle=Self-Management+of+Epilepsy">recent systematic review</a> of the evidence support self-management of epilepsy and...

The Impact of Rural Social Workers and Patient-Aligned Care Teams

June 13, 2019 09:15 - 12 minutes - 1 KB

Portia Y. Cornell, PhD, is an investigator with the HSR&amp;D <a href="https://www.providence.va.gov/research/COIN/Research_Enhancement_Award_Program_REAP.asp" target="_blank">Center for Long-term Services and Supports</a>. In this episode, she talks with QUERI Dissemination Coordinator Diane Hanks about her research into the impact that rural social workers in PACT teams can have on Veterans&rsquo; health outcomes.

Participatory Action Dissemination

December 20, 2018 09:15 - 3 minutes - 1 KB

George Sayre, PsyD, is a Qualitative Research Specialist with the HSR&D Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value Driven Care in Seattle, WA. In this podcast, he discusses his poster, “Participatory Action Dissemination.”

Expanding Access to Pain Care: Promoting Specialist and Primary Care Provider Networks with SCAN-ECHO

December 20, 2018 09:15 - 2 minutes - 1 KB

Sherry L. Ball, PhD, is an HSR&D Research Health Scientist at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, in Cleveland, OH. In this podcast, she discusses her poster, “Expanding Access to Pain Care: Promoting Specialist and Primary Care Provider Networks with SCAN-ECHO (Specialty Care Access Network Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes).”

Community Clergy Training Program to Improve Rural Veterans' Mental Health

December 20, 2018 09:15 - 2 minutes - 1 KB

Kristen Wing, MA, is a Communications Specialist at the Veterans Rural Health Resource Center in Iowa City, IA, which is affiliated with the VA Office of Rural Health. In this podcast, she discusses her poster, "Community Clergy Training Program to Improve Rural Veterans' Mental Health."

Community Clergy Training Program to Improve Rural Veterans’ Mental Health

December 20, 2018 09:15 - 1 KB

Kristen Wing, MA, is a Communications Specialist at the Veterans Rural Health Resource Center in Iowa City, IA, which is affiliated with the VA Office of Rural Health. In this podcast, she discusses her poster, “Community Clergy Training Program to Improve Rural Veterans’ Mental Health.”

Painful Conversations: Pain Management SCAN-ECHO Improves Provider Conversations with Patients about Pain Care

December 20, 2018 09:15 - 1 minute - 1 KB

Kyrstal Stryczek, MA, is a Research Health Scientist with the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. In this podcast, she discusses her poster, “Painful Conversations: Pain Management SCAN-ECHO (Specialty Care Access Network Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) Improves Provider Conversations with Patients about Pain Care.”

Integrating the Life-Sustaining Treatment Template into Current Processes in Community Living Centers

December 20, 2018 09:15 - 2 minutes - 1 KB

Jennifer Henry, LSW, is a Research Project Manager with the VA HSR&D Center for Clinical Management Research at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. In this podcast, she discusses her poster, “Integrating the Life-Sustaining Treatment Template into Current Processes in Community Living Centers.”

Use and Adaptation of Implementation Facilitation to Improve Engagement and Retention in Care of Vulnerable US Veterans

December 20, 2018 09:15 - 3 minutes - 1 KB

Amanda M. Midboe, PhD, is an Investigator with the HSR&D Center for Innovation to Implementation in Palo Alto, CA. In this podcast, she discusses her poster, “Use and Adaptation of Implementation Facilitation to Improve Engagement and Retention in Care of Vulnerable US Veterans.”

Challenges and Opportunities of Shifting Mandates and Culture Associated with the VA's Implementation of Veteran Access Initiatives

December 20, 2018 09:15 - 2 minutes - 1 KB

Kelty B. Fehling, BS, MPH is anAffiliate Investigator with the HSR&D Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value Driven Care in Denver, CO. In this podcast, she discusses her poster, "Challenges and Opportunities of Shifting Mandates and Culture Associated with the VA's Implementation of Veteran Access Initiatives."

Challenges and Opportunities of Shifting Mandates and Culture Associated with the VA’s Implementation of Veteran Access Initiatives

December 20, 2018 09:15 - 1 KB

Kelty B. Fehling, BS, MPH is anAffiliate Investigator with the HSR&D Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value Driven Care in Denver, CO. In this podcast, she discusses her poster, “Challenges and Opportunities of Shifting Mandates and Culture Associated with the VA’s Implementation of Veteran Access Initiatives.”

Implementing eScreening Technology in Four Clinics in the Veterans Health Administration: A mixed-method

December 20, 2018 09:15 - 1 KB

Implementing eScreening Technology in Four Clinics in the Veterans Health Administration: A mixed-method study James Pittman, PhD, LCSW, is the Associate Director of the VA Center of Excellence Stress and Mental Health Clinical Research Unit at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. In this podcast, he discusses his poster, “Implementing eScreening Technology in Four Clinics in the Veterans Health Administration: A mixed-method study.”

Use and Adaptation of Implementation Facilitation to Improve Engagement and Retention in Care of Vulnerable US Veterans

December 20, 2018 09:15 - 1 KB

Amanda M. Midboe, PhD, is an Investigator with the HSR&D Center for Innovation to Implementation in Palo Alto, CA. In this podcast, she discusses her poster, “Use and Adaptation of Implementation Facilitation to Improve Engagement and Retention in Care of Vulnerable US Veterans.”

Implementing eScreening Technology in Four Clinics in the Veterans Health Administration: A mixed-method

December 20, 2018 09:15 - 3 minutes - 1 KB

Implementing eScreening Technology in Four Clinics in the Veterans Health Administration: A mixed-method study James Pittman, PhD, LCSW, is the Associate Director of the VA Center of Excellence Stress and Mental Health Clinical Research Unit at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. In this podcast, he discusses his poster, “Implementing eScreening Technology in Four Clinics in the Veterans Health Administration: A mixed-method study.”

Role of Mentorship Program for New Investigators

July 06, 2018 09:15 - 12 minutes - 1 KB

Dr. Heather Gilmartin, investigator and nurse scientist at the <a href="https://www.seattledenvercoin.research.va.gov" target="_blank">Denver/Seattle Center of Innovation</a> in Denver, Colorado, talks with her colleague Dr. Cathy Battaglia, Director of the Denver Research and Education Mentor Program about the Denver HSR&amp;D Post-doctoral Fellowship program and the role of mentorship in developing the next generation of HSR&amp;D investigators.

20 Years of the HSR&D Quality Enhancement Research Initiative

June 26, 2018 09:15 - 21 minutes - 1 KB

QUERI dissemination coordinator Diane Hanks talks with QUERI director Amy Kilbourne, PhD, and QUERI program leaders Drs. Allen Gifford, JoAnn Kirchner, Anne Sales, and George Jackson about QUERI&rsquo;s 20 year history and its future potential. Dr. Gifford is co-director of the <a href="https://www.choir.research.va.gov" target="_blank">Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research</a>. Dr. Kirchner is a core investigator with the <a href="https://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/ce...

Evaluating VA's Caregiver Support Program

June 26, 2018 09:15 - 1 KB

QUERI Dissemination Coordinator Diane Hanks talks with Courtney Van Houtven, PhD, about her research evaluating the VA CARES caregiver support program. Dr. Van Houtven is a  research scientist with the HSR&D Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care at the Durham VA Medical Center.

Evaluating VA's Caregiver Support Program

June 26, 2018 09:15 - 14 minutes - 1 KB

QUERI Dissemination Coordinator Diane Hanks talks with Courtney Van Houtven, PhD, about her research evaluating the VA CARES caregiver support program. Dr. Van Houtven is a&nbsp; research scientist with the HSR&amp;D <a href="https://www.durham.hsrd.research.va.gov" target="_blank">Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care</a> at the Durham VA Medical Center.

Evidence-based Quality Improvement in Primary Care

June 26, 2018 09:15 - 1 KB

QUERI Dissemination Coordinator Diane Hanks talks with Danielle Rose, PhD, and Lisa Rubenstein, MD about the long-running project to implement evidence-based quality improvement in VA primary care. Dr. Rose is a core investigator at the HSR&D Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation and Policy  (CSHIIP), and Dr. Rubenstein is the founder and former director of CSHIIP.

Evidence-based Quality Improvement in Primary Care

June 26, 2018 09:15 - 16 minutes - 1 KB

QUERI Dissemination Coordinator Diane Hanks talks with Danielle Rose, PhD, and Lisa Rubenstein, MD about the long-running project to implement evidence-based quality improvement in VA primary care. Dr. Rose is a core investigator at the HSR&amp;D <a href="https://www.cshiip.research.va.gov" target="_blank">Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation and Policy&nbsp;</a> (CSHIIP), and Dr. Rubenstein is the founder and former director of CSHIIP.

Peer Coaching and Web-based Interventions to Help Veterans with Serious Mental Illness Better Manage Their Weight

June 26, 2018 09:15 - 1 KB

QUERI Dissemination Coordinator Diane Hanks talks Alex Young, MD, about his recent work helping Veterans with serious mental illness better manage their weight by using web-based interventions and peer coaching. Dr. Young is a psychiatrist and Associate Director of the HSR&D Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation and Policy at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.

Peer Coaching and Web-based Interventions to Help Veterans with Serious Mental Illness Better Manage Their Weight

June 26, 2018 09:15 - 12 minutes - 1 KB

QUERI Dissemination Coordinator Diane Hanks talks Alex Young, MD, about his recent work helping Veterans with serious mental illness better manage their weight by using web-based interventions and peer coaching. Dr. Young is a psychiatrist and Associate Director of the HSR&amp;D <a href="https://www.cshiip.research.va.gov" target="_blank">Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation and Policy&nbsp;</a>at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.

End-of-Life Care Quality in VA

June 25, 2018 09:15 - 14 minutes - 1 KB

QUERI Dissemination Coordinator Diane Hanks talks with Risha Gidwani-Marszowski, DrPH, about her work in evaluating the quality of end of life care for Veterans with cancer. Dr. Gidwani-Marszowski is a health economist with the HSR&amp;D <a href="https://www.ci2i.research.va.gov" target="_blank">Center for Innovation to Implementation</a>, at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System.

Optimizing Maternal Health and Family Planning for Women Veterans

June 25, 2018 09:15 - 11 minutes - 1 KB

QUERI Dissemination Coordinator Diane Hanks talks with Lisa Callegari, MD, MPH, about her work in the area of care quality and family planning for women Veterans. Dr. Callegari is an obstetrician/gynecologist and health services researcher at the HSR&amp;D <a href="https://www.seattledenvercoin.research.va.gov/index.asp" target="_parent">Denver-Seattle Center for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care</a>.

Justice Involved Veterans

June 24, 2018 09:15 - 8 minutes - 1 KB

QUERI Dissemination Coordinator Diane Hanks talks with Andrea Finlay, PhD, about her work with connecting Veterans involved in the criminal justice system with VA healthcare. Dr. Finlay is a core investigator with the HSR&amp;D <a href="https://www.ci2i.research.va.gov" target="_blank">Center for Innovation to Implementation</a>, at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System.