Publications by authors named "Jillian Weber"
Article Synopsis
- Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) had the largest telehealth program in the U.S., and the pandemic prompted an expansion of telehealth to help veterans, particularly those experiencing housing instability (HI), access diabetes care.
- The study used mixed methods, including data analysis and interviews, to assess how diabetes care delivery via VA Video Connect (VVC) changed and which sociodemographic factors influenced usage among veterans with HI from 2019 to 2022.
- Findings revealed that younger, non-rural, and certain demographic groups of veterans were more likely to utilize VVC, while barriers to its use included in-person care limitations and the need for enhanced education and technology
Background: Homelessness is a robust social determinant of acute care service utilization among veterans. Although intensive outpatient programs have been developed for homeless veterans who are high utilizers of acute care ("super utilizers"), few scalable programs have been implemented to address their needs.
Objective: Describe the development and pilot testing of a novel intervention that integrates the roles of a peer and whole health coach ("Peer-WHC") in coordination with primary care teams to reduce homeless veterans' frequent use of acute care.
We assessed hepatitis A (HepA) vaccine receipt among susceptible individuals in outbreak and matched nonoutbreak states. Difference-in-differences models and multivariable logistic regression were used to compare HepA vaccination rates in these states. In the postoutbreak year, there was a 112% increase in HepA vaccinations in outbreak states versus a 6% decrease in nonoutbreak states.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Homeless populations are historically high users of the emergency department for low-acuity issues that could be treated in more appropriate settings such as primary care. Veterans make up 11% of the homeless adult population and are often seen in community and Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) emergency departments. The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of a sample of homeless male veterans as they attempt to access health care in the emergency department.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA systematic review of nurse-led interventions with populations experiencing homelessness.
Public Health Nurs
January 2019
Article Synopsis
- * Registered nurses play a crucial role in addressing the health needs of homeless individuals in various settings, utilizing their skills to foster positive health changes and enhance overall quality of life.
- * The systematic review aims to evaluate nurse-led interventions, identify effective strategies for care, and propose future research directions, emphasizing a holistic approach to address the complex health issues faced by homeless populations.
The purpose of this study was to describe and explain the process by which homeless veterans manage their chronic health problems. In the United States, over 550,000 people experience homelessness on any given night. Of these, over 11% are veterans of the military, many whom suffer from at least one chronic disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnderstanding the health of veterans who are homeless: A review of the literature.
Public Health Nurs
September 2017
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- Nearly 50,000 veterans are homeless in the U.S. on any given night, facing significant health disparities compared to those with housing.
- The Department of Veterans Affairs and various federal agencies are working together to address the health needs of homeless veterans and aim to eliminate veteran homelessness soon.
- This literature review aims to equip nurses with knowledge about the health challenges faced by homeless veterans, enabling them to enhance clinical practice and contribute to better health outcomes for this group.