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Study Protocol: Maintaining Preventive Care During Public Health Emergencies Through Effective Coordination

Description
Presents a qualitative study protocol that examines screening rates at VA medical centers during COVID-19 to determine strategies that provide continued care during public health emergencies. Discusses selection of sites, which will be based on rurality, COVID-19 patient caseload, and performance related to cancer and mental health screenings. Highlights the importance of care coordination teams in regard to specialty care.
Author(s)
Sylvia J. Hysong, Traber Davis Giardina, Jennifer Freytag, et al.
Citation
Implementation Science Communications, 4, 150
Date
11/2023
Type
Document
Tagged as
COVID-19 · Cancer · Care coordination · Emergency preparedness and response · Health screening · Healthcare quality · Mental health · Public health · Research methods and resources · Specialty care · Veterans