Project No.  |
Title  |
Funding End |
| Working with Veterans Organizations to Improve Blood Pressure | 12/31/2010 |
| Group Intervention for DM Guideline Implementation | 03/31/2012 |
| A Self-Management Intervention for Veterans with Hepatitis C | 08/31/2009 |
| Stroke Prevention, Incidence and Outcomes in Veterans with Diabetes | 03/31/2009 |
| Effect of Self-Management on Improving Sleep Apnea Outcomes | 12/31/2009 |
| Improving Patient-Provider Communication For Colorectal Cancer Screening | 12/31/2009 |
| Self-Management of Osteoarthritis: A Tailored, Telephone-based Intervention | 03/31/2009 |
| Cost Effective Strategy to Evaluate Veterans with Sleep Apnea | 03/31/2009 |
| A Behavioral Intervention to Improve Hypertension Control in Veterans | 09/30/2009 |
| Patient and Provider Attitudes in the Healthcare Context | 06/30/2010 |
| Behavioral/Pharmacological Telemedicine Interventions for BP Control | 09/30/2009 |
| Economic and Clinical Outcomes of Recommended NSAID Prescription Strategies | 12/31/2008 |
| Family-Supported Smoking Cessation for Chronically Ill Veterans | 06/30/2012 |
| A Patient-Spouse Intervention for Self-Managing High Cholesterol | 08/30/2009 |
| Impact of Teledermatology on Health Services Outcomes in the VA | 06/30/2011 |
| Barriers to Initiating Antiviral Therapy for Veterans with Hepatitis C | 08/31/2010 |
| Patient-Centered Disease Management for Heart Failure Trial | 06/30/2011 |
| Depression and CHF in Outpatients | 02/28/2010 |
| Evaluating a Preference-based Intervention for Increasing CRC Screening | 03/31/2012 |
| Diagnosis and Treatment of Sleep Apnea in Cerebrovascular Disease | 03/31/2011 |
| Improving Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management via Wireless Telemonitoring | 06/30/2012 |
| An Intervention to Enhance Function in Severe Cardiopulmonary Illness | 08/31/2011 |
| Heart PACT: Patient Activation in High-Risk Patients with Heart Failure | 06/30/2009 |
| Effects of Patient's Models of Heart Disease on Preventative Behaviors | 03/31/2011 |
Project No. |
Title |
Funding End |
| Physician-Patient Communication in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure | 03/30/2010 |
| Treatment Cost for Veterans with Chronic Kidney Disease | 02/28/2010 |
| Primary Care Quality and Service Customization for the Homeless | 08/31/2011 |
| Joint Replacement Utilization Disparity: The Role of Communication | 02/28/2009 |
| The Impact of Neighborhood Environment on Veteran Health and Survival | 09/30/2009 |
| Culture and Communication in Hypertension Management | 09/30/2009 |
| Sociocultural Dimensions of Provider Decision-Making in Pain Management | 08/31/2009 |
| Knee Replacement Disparity: A Randomized, Controlled Intervention | 08/31/2009 |
| Impact of a Plain Language Prostate Cancer Decision Aid on Decision Making | 09/30/2011 |
| Ethnic Differences in Medication Adherence and Cost for Elderly Veterans with DM | 01/31/2010 |
Project No. |
Title |
Funding End |
| Reducing Transition Drug Risks after Patient Transfer | 10/01/2009 |
| Implementation of Real-Time ADE Surveillance and Decision Support | 03/31/2009 |
| Adapting Tools to Implement Stroke Risk Management to Veterans | 02/28/2010 |
| Proactive Tobacco Treatment for Diverse Veteran Smokers | 06/30/2012 |
| Detailing Smoking Attributable Risks for Post-Morbidity: Planning for Policy and Clinical Interventions | 06/30/2010 |
| Implementing Integrated Care for Veterans with Serious Mental Illness | 12/31/2009 |
| Reengineering Systems for the Primary Care Treatment of PTSD | 02/28/2010 |
| Using VA Databases to Identify Drug AEs & Their Health and Costs Impact | 06/30/2010 |
| Operating Room Workload and Quality of Care | 06/30/2010 |
| Can Group Visits Improve Outcomes of Veterans with Diabetes | 01/31/2009 |
| Clinical Practice Intensity: Comparing VA to Private Sector Providers | 06/30/2009 |
| Diabetes Telemedicine Consultation: A Systems Improvement Intervention | 03/31/2009 |
| Use of Telehealth in-Home Messaging to Improve GI Endoscopy Completion Rates | 11/30/2009 |
| Surveillance of Medical Device-Related Problems in Intensive Care Units | 04/30/2009 |
| Identifying and Predicting Contextual Errors in Medical Decision Making | 08/30/2009 |
| Improving Insulin Therapy with Enhanced Care Management and Peer Support | 03/31/2010 |
| Why Are Intermediate Outcomes in Diabetic Veterans Still Sub-Optimal? | 12/31/2008 |
| Dual Use, Continuity of Care and Duplication in VA and Medicare | 03/31/2009 |
| RCT of Financial Incentives to Translate ALLHAT into Practice | 06/30/2011 |
| Identifying Successful Approaches to Smoking Cessation Treatment for Veterans | 06/30/2009 |
| Telepsychology-Service Delivery for Depressed Elderly Veterans | 07/31/2010 |
| Assessing Information Value in Computerized Patient Care Documentation System | 06/30/2010 |
| Team Process and Performance in Primary Care | 12/31/2009 |
| Intra-Operative Predictors of Adverse Outcomes | 12/30/2009 |
| VA's Quality Transformation: Lessons for Evidence-Based Management | 09/30/2009 |
| Organizational Correlates of Adherence to Medication | 06/30/2011 |
| VA Nursing Homes: Medical Saff Models and Care Correlates | 05/31/2011 |
| Effects of Performance Measurement on Healthcare Systems | 12/31/2009 |
| The Impact of Dioscontinuity of Care on Hospitalized Patients | 06/30/2011 |
| Evaluation of Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers | 03/31/2009 |
| MI-Plus: Web-enhanced Guideline Implementation for Post MI CBOC Patients | 12/31/2008 |
| Validating the Patient Safety Indicators in the VA: A Multi-faceted Approach | 09/30/2011 |
Project No. |
Title |
Funding End |
| Evaluation of a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care Program | 02/28/2010 |
| Senior Coordinated Referral (SCORE) Study | 06/30/2010 |
| Hospital Costs and Utilization of Veterans Receiving Palliative Versus Usual Care | 04/30/2009 |
| Measuring Quality of Family Experience of Patients with Serious Illness | 12/31/2008 |
| Intervention to Improve Care at Life's End in VA Medical Centers | 06/30/2010 |
| Methylphenidate for Depressed Cancer Patients in Hospice | 03/30/2010 |
| Use of VA and Medicare by Older Veterans with New Disability | 09/30/2009 |
| Aging and Family Outcomes in Supportive Care of Advanced Cancer Patients | 11/30/2008 |
| Hip Fracture Repair and Outcomes: A National Cohort Study of Veterans | 12/31/2008 |
| Partners in Dementia Care | 02/28/2011 |
| Manifestations, Causes, and Consequences of PEU in Elderly TCU Residents | 04/30/2011 |
| Impact of Health Status on Colorectal Cancer Screening in Older Adults | 12/31/2010 |
| Caregiver Psychoeducation and Support: Improving Outcomes in AD/ADRD | 03/31/2011 |
| Dementia in Primary Care: Setting the Stage for Quality Improvement | 03/31/2010 |
| Enhancing fitness in older overweight vets with impaired fasting glucose | 06/30/2011 |
| Identifying and Characterizing High Performing VHA Nursing Homes | 06/30/2010 |
| Enhancing caregiver support for patients with heart failure | 06/30/2012 |
| Access Factors Affecting VA Enrollees' Use of Non-VA Medical Care | 03/31/2011 |
| Clinical Trial of a Home Safety Intervention for Alzheimer's Disease | 06/30/2011 |
| Early Trajectory of Wandering in Veterans with Mild Dementia | 03/31/2012 |
Project No. |
Title |
Funding End |
| AUDIT-C as a Scaled Marker for Health Risks in VA Medical Out-patients | 01/31/2009 |
| Illness Management and Recovery for Veterans with Severe Mental Illness | 09/30/2011 |
| Participation in PTSD: Who Starts, Who Stays and Who Drops Out | 06/30/2010 |
| VA Nursing Home Care for Veterans with Serious Mental Illness | 06/30/2010 |
| Telephone Disease Management At-Risk Drinking (TDM 11) | 12/31/2008 |
| Tele-Mental Health Intervention to Improve Depression Outcomes in CBOCs | 12/31/2009 |
| Effectiveness of Contingency Management in VA Addictions Treatment | 02/28/2010 |
| Patient-Centered Medication Adherence Intervention for Schizophrenia | 12/31/2009 |
| Reinforcement of Abstinence and Attendance in Substance Abuse Treatment | 03/31/2010 |
| Modifiable Determinants of Anti-Depressant Adherence Among Older Veterans | 02/28/2010 |
| Effectiveness of Screening and Treatment for PTSD in SUD Patients | 12/31/2011 |
| Relationship of General, Behavioral and Emotional Health among Veterans REceiving VA Health Care | 12/31/2008 |
| Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Impact of Mental Illness | 03/31/2009 |
| The Effectiveness of FMPO in Improving the Quality of Care for Persons with Severe Mental Illness | 06/30/2010 |
| Dual Diagnosis Self-Help Group Referral: Outcomes and Services Use | 03/31/2011 |
| Improving Longterm SUD Outcomes with Telephone Case Monitoring | 07/31/2009 |
| Patterns of Late-Life Healthcare Among VA Patients with Schizophrenia | 03/31/2009 |
| Primary Care Based Disease Management for Alcohol Dependence | 12/31/2010 |
| Promoting Recovery Using Mental Health Consumer Providers | 03/31/2011 |
| Process Quality Measures of Addiction Care: Validation and Refinement | 03/30/2010 |
| A Patient-Centered Approach to Improve Screening for Side Effects of SGAs | 06/30/2011 |
| Treating Violence-Prone Substance Use Disorder Patients | 08/31/2012 |
| Efficacy of Mantram Repetition on PTSD Symptoms in Veterans | 06/30/2009 |
| Pain, Psychiatric Disorders, and Disability Among Veterans with and without Polytrauma | 12/31/2010 |
| Telephone Care as a Substitute for Routine Psychiatric Medication Management | 09/30/2009 |
| Telemedicine and Anger Management Groups for PTSD Veterans in the Hawaiian Island | 03/31/2009 |
| Telephone Case Monitoring for Veterans with PTSD | 03/31/2011 |
Project No. |
Title |
Funding End |
| Obesity Care Practices in the Veterans Health Administration | 06/30/2009 |
| Obesity and Utilization of Clinical Preventive Services | 10/31/2008 |
| Long-term Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery in the Veterans Health Administration | 06/30/2009 |
| The Influence of Obesity on Veterans' Quality of Care | 09/30/2010 |
| Enhancing Indoor, Community, and Advanced Wheelchair Skills in SCI | 06/30/2012 |
| Pain, Sexual Dysfunction and Depression in Hemodialysis Patients | 07/31/2011 |
| Using a Functional Assessment to Optimize Oxygen Therapy in Chronic Lung Disease | 12/31/2008 |
| The Hearing Aid Effectiveness After Aural Rehabilitation (HEAR) Trial | 12/31/2008 |
Project No. |
Title |
Funding End |
| Guideline Adherence in Elders with Heart Failure and Multiple Comorbidities | 09/30/2012 |
| Quality and Costs of Colon Cancer Care in VA and Medicare | 09/30/2009 |
| Mesh Repair for Ventral Hernia: Which Rate is Right? | 12/31/2009 |
| Improving Safety Culture and Outcomes in VA Hospitals | 12/31/2008 |
| Recurrence after Treatments of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer | 06/30/2009 |
| Optimal Use and Cost-Effectiveness of ICDS in the VA Health Care System | 06/30/2010 |
| Electrodiagnostic Services: Guidelines, Compliance, and Outcome | 08/30/2009 |
| Quality of Care and Outcomes in Veterans with PreEnd State Renal Disease | 03/30/2009 |
| PSA Failure: A Rising Concern for Prostate Cancer | 05/31/2009 |
| Health Care Use, Outcomes, and Costs of Comorbid Diabetes and Depression | 08/30/2009 |
| Quality of Practices for Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Staging | 03/31/2010 |
| Predicting Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Carriage at Hospital Admission | 08/30/2009 |
| Examining Healthcare Patterns and MS Outcomes with VHA and Medicare Data | 06/30/2010 |
| Sleep Specialty Consultation: Improving Management or Sleep Disorders | 12/31/2010 |
| Novel Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Renal Insufficiency | 03/31/2010 |
| Longitudinal Analysis of Utilization and Cost by VA Patients with Diabetes | 12/30/2011 |
| Inappropriate Drug Use for Seniors: Should VA adopt new HEDIS measures | 06/30/2010 |
| Summary Measures of Quality for Diabetes Care | 09/30/2010 |
| VA and Non-VA Healthcare Utilization and Outcomes by Veterans with Stroke | 09/30/2009 |
| Improving Quality Measurement Using Quality Adjusted Life Years | 03/31/2011 |
| Quality of Care Among Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection | 03/31/2011 |
| The Business Case for Reduction in Surgical Complication Rates in the VA | 12/31/2009 |
| Minimizing Harm from ADEs by Improving Nurse-Physician Communication | 04/30/2009 |
| Improving the Treatment of Chronic Pain in Primary Care | 03/30/2009 |
Project No. |
Title |
Funding End |
| Colorectal Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Quality Surveillance Data System | 09/30/2009 |
| Translation of Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines: A System Intervention | 03/31/2009 |
| VISN Collaborative for Improving Hypertension Management with ATHENA-HTN | 09/30/2009 |
| Implementing Evidence-based Treatment of Hypertension | 12/31/2008 |
| Telephone Care Coordination to Improve Smoking Cessation Counseling | 03/31/2009 |
| Implementation Evidence in the Detection and Treatment of Post-stroke Depression | 06/30/2009 |
| Implementing Telemedicine-Based Collaborative Care for MDD in Contract CBOCs | 03/31/2009 |
| Implementing Effective, Collaborative Care for Schizophrenia | 12/31/2009 |
| HIV Translating Initiatives for Depression into Effective Solutions | 12/31/2009 |
| Development of MOVE! Education Materials for Veterans with SCI | 11/30/2008 |
| Developing a Home Telehealth Program to Manage Pressure Ulcers in SCI/D | 07/31/2009 |
| Stop Tobacco-Attributable Risk after Stroke | 12/31/2008 |
| Optimizing Glycemic Control of Hospitalized Stroke Patients | 03/31/2009 |
| Ability to Cough to Predict Dysphagia in Rehabilitation Patients | 12/31/2008 |
| Dose Response-Driven Fluid Implementation to Assess and Treat Dysphagia | 04/30/2009 |
| Promoting Physical Activity in Overweight and Obese Veterans | 03/31/2009 |
| Transition from TBI Screen to Full Assessment: Barriers & Facilitators | 12/31/2008 |
| Measuring and Improving the Quality of Hospital Nursing Care | 12/31/2008 |
| Impact of Organizational Factors of the Spoke and Hub Model on SCI Care | 02/28/2009 |
| Biophysical Measure to Predict Pressure Ulcers in Spinal Cord Injured | 03/31/2009 |
| Development of a Peer Visitation Program for SCI Veterans and Caregivers | 12/31/2008 |
| Information-User-Task Fit and the Utility of the Diabetes Cube | 03/31/2009 |
| Evaluation of VISN 11 Wound Care Teleconsultation program | 03/31/2009 |
| Mild TBI/PTSD Comorbidity and Post-Deployment Outcomes in National Guard Soldiers | 12/31/2008 |
| Dissemination Evaluation of Educational Materials for Puerto Rican OIF/OEF Veterans and Families | 03/31/2009 |
| Inpatient Smoking Cessation: Bringing the Program to the Smoker | 09/30/2009 |
| Translating the AHRQ Quality Indicators to VA | 09/30/2010 |
| Adherence and Intensification of Medications: A Population-Based Clinical Pharmacists Implementation Study among Hypertensive Diabetes Patients | 06/30/2010 |
| Web-based Informational Materials for Caregivers of Veterans Post-Stroke | 05/31/2011 |
| Training SUD Counselors CBT for Depression | 06/30/2011 |
| Enhancing Equitable and Effective PTSD Disability Assessment | 08/31/2009 |
| The Cost and Benefits of the VA Central Institutional Review Board | 04/30/2011 |
| Formative Evaluation in Implementation Research: Guideline Development | 12/15/2008 |
| Qualitative Assessment of Implementing Routine Rapid HIV Testing | 12/31/2008 |
| Interventions to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates and Adherence | 12/15/2008 |
| Web-Based Acohol Screening & Intervention: Adaptation for OEF/OIF Vets | 02/01/2009 |
| Evidence Synthesis: Hypertension Medication Adherence & Intensification | 12/31/2008 |
| Modeling Telehealth Care Among Veterans with SCI | 12/15/2008 |
| Center for Implementation Research and Improvement Science (C-IRIS) | 03/31/2009 |
Project No. |
Title |
Funding End |
| Telemedicine Treatment for Veterans with Gulf War Illness | 12/31/2008 |
| Causal Inferences on Quality of Life with Deaths | 06/30/2009 |
| Outpatient Waiting Times, Outcomes, and Cost for VA Patients with Diabetes | 02/28/2010 |
| Improving Assessment of Patient Preferences in Localized Prostate Cancer | 12/31/2008 |
| Prospective Study of Functional Status in Veterans at Risk for Unexplained Illnesses | 12/31/2009 |
| Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy Using Tele-Ophthalmology | 12/31/2010 |
| Medication Adherence: Implications of Measures Using Administrative Data | 12/31/2009 |
| Non-Pharmacological Interventions on Sleep in Post-Acute Rehabilitation | 06/30/2009 |
| Using Knowledge Discovery Strategies to Identify Fall Related Injuries | 06/30/2010 |
| Surgical Case Duration in the Department of Veterans Affairs | 03/31/2009 |
| Health and Economic Outcomes for Uninsured Non-Elderly Veterans | 06/30/2010 |
| Monitoring Pressure Ulcer Healing in Persons with Spinal Cord Impairment | 12/31/2008 |
| Internet-based Diabetes Education and Case Management | 12/31/2008 |
Project No. |
Title |
Funding End |
| Physical and Sexual Assault in Deployed Women: Risks, Outcomes and Services | 06/30/2009 |
| Stigma, Gender, and Other Barriers to VHA Use for OEF/OIF Veterans | 08/30/2011 |
| Women Veterans Cohort Study | 10/30/2012 |
| Combat, Sexual Assault, and Post-Traumatic Stress in OIF/OEF Military Women | 06/30/2011 |
| Chronic Physical and Mental Ilness Care in Women Veterans | 08/30/2009 |
| Evaluation of Military Sexual Trauma Screening and Treatment | 01/31/2009 |
| Women Veterans Ambulatory Care Use Project, Phase II | 08/30/2009 |
| Impact of Practice Structure on Quality of Care for Women Veterans (Phase 2) | 09/30/2009 |
| MST Effects on PTSD and Health Behavior: A Longitudinal Study of Marines | 08/30/2009 |
| The Quality of Locoregional Breast Cancer Treatment for Breast Cancer in the VHA | 08/31/2009 |
| Relationships and PTSD Study: Detection of Intimate Partner Violence | 06/30/2011 |
