Health Services Research & Development

HSR&D Research

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What is Health Services Research?

HSR&D research underscores all aspects of VA healthcare: patient care, care delivery, health outcomes, cost, and quality... Learn more

• Research Portfolio & Studies
• Centers
• VHA Senior Leadership Lunch and Learn Series
(intranet only: vaww.hsrd.research.va.gov/nlc/)
• Awards & Honors

Videos

Videos: HSR&D researchers discuss their work and its impact on care for Veterans

HSR&D Impacts

Preventive Care: Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Acute Care
(10-23-2018)

Patient Safety: Improving Patient Safety through Better Communication
(10-11-2018)

Quality Improvement: VA Leads the Way in Reporting Surgical Outcomes
(09-07-2018)

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Recent Publications

Management eBrief: Systematic Review: What is the Optimal Panel Size in Primary Care?
(08-16-2019)

ESP Report: Systematic Review - One to One Observation
(08-09-2019)

ESP Report: Systematic Review - Robotic-assisted Surgery in Partial Nephrectomy and Cystectomy
(08-09-2019)

Publication Briefs

Summaries of select journal articles from HSR&D

Video Telehealth Tablet Initiative Improves Access to and Continuity of Mental Healthcare for Veterans
(08-05-2019)

Mental Health Integration in VA Primary Care Settings Increased Access to Care – and Costs
(08-01-2019)

Significant Cost Savings for VA in Allowing for 12-Month Dispensing of Oral Contraceptive Pills
(07-08-2019)