2021
Financial Strain, Mental Illness, and Homelessness: Results From a National Longitudinal Study.
Elbogen EB, Lanier M, Wagner HR, Tsai J. Financial Strain, Mental Illness, and Homelessness: Results From a National Longitudinal Study. Medical Care 2021, 59: s132-s138. PMID: 33710085, DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000001453.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere mental illnessMental illnessFinancial strainWave 1Subsequent homelessnessNational Epidemiologic SurveyLow incomeContext of treatmentMultivariable analysisRisk factorsEpidemiologic SurveyIllnessPast homelessnessRelated conditionsGreater financial strainNational Longitudinal StudyLongitudinal studyFuture homelessnessDirect effect
2019
Utilization of addiction treatment among U.S. adults with history of incarceration and substance use disorders
Tsai J, Gu X. Utilization of addiction treatment among U.S. adults with history of incarceration and substance use disorders. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice 2019, 14: 9. PMID: 30836991, PMCID: PMC6402155, DOI: 10.1186/s13722-019-0138-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersUse disorder treatmentAlcohol use disorder treatmentDrug use disorder treatmentSUD treatmentUse disordersHistory of incarcerationDisorder treatmentU.S. adultsIncarceration historySUD treatment useLifetime substance use disorderHeroin use disorderOpioid use disorderPopulation-based sampleStimulant use disorderNational Epidemiologic SurveyPopulation of adultsPublic health approachRelated Conditions-IIICocaine use disorderHigh prevalenceTreatment useEpidemiologic SurveyLifetime history
2017
“Where’s My Choice?” An Examination of Veteran and Provider Experiences With Hepatitis C Treatment Through the Veteran Affairs Choice Program
Tsai J, Yakovchenko V, Jones N, Skolnik A, Noska A, Gifford AL, McInnes DK. “Where’s My Choice?” An Examination of Veteran and Provider Experiences With Hepatitis C Treatment Through the Veteran Affairs Choice Program. Medical Care 2017, 55: s13-s19. PMID: 28263281, DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000706.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVA providersHCV treatmentCommunity providersVeterans AffairsVeteran patientsChronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infectionHepatitis C virus infectionC virus infectionHepatitis C treatmentVA Medical CenterLocation of treatmentHCV providersFragmented careCare coordinationVirus infectionMedical CenterSpecialist servicesEligible veteransVeterans' accessProvider experienceRapid assessment procedureVeteransTreatmentPatientsThird-party administrators
2015
A Comparison of Homeless Male Veterans in Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas in Nebraska: A Methodological Caveat
Tsai J, Ramaswamy S, Bhatia SC, Rosenheck RA. A Comparison of Homeless Male Veterans in Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas in Nebraska: A Methodological Caveat. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2015, 56: 357-367. PMID: 26354600, DOI: 10.1007/s10464-015-9746-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAnalysis of VarianceAnxiety DisordersCitiesHealth ServicesHealth Services AccessibilityHealth StatusHealth Status IndicatorsHousingHumansIll-Housed PersonsInterviews as TopicMaleMedically UninsuredMental DisordersMiddle AgedNebraskaRural HealthSocial SupportSocioeconomic FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersTransients and MigrantsUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsHomeless male veteransVeterans Affairs facilitiesMale veteransHomeless veteransHealth servicesMore medical problemsHealth service useDiagnosis of anxietyService useGreater social supportCommunity providersDifficult populationMedical problemsPsychosocial characteristicsMicropolitan areasPersonality disorderConvenience sampleVeteransResearch staffStructured interviewsSocial supportMicropolitanRural areasDiagnosis
2013
Client satisfaction with a new group-based model of case management for supported housing services
Tsai J, Reddy N, Rosenheck RA. Client satisfaction with a new group-based model of case management for supported housing services. Evaluation And Program Planning 2013, 43: 118-123. PMID: 24413143, DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2013.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCase managementCommunity-based case managementIndividual case managementSupportive housing servicesPeer support modelCase management modelSupportive housing programHomeless adultsSignificant differencesPeer supportSupportive housingClient satisfactionGroupUrban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) programGroup-based modelsManagementAttendersSatisfactionCare
2012
Comparison of Outcomes of Homeless Female and Male Veterans in Transitional Housing
Tsai J, Rosenheck RA, McGuire JF. Comparison of Outcomes of Homeless Female and Male Veterans in Transitional Housing. Community Mental Health Journal 2012, 48: 705-710. PMID: 22294507, DOI: 10.1007/s10597-012-9482-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIll-Housed PersonsInterviews as TopicMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedOutcome Assessment, Health CarePublic HousingResidential TreatmentRisk FactorsSex CharacteristicsSocioeconomic FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsMale veteransFemale veteransComparison of outcomesEpisodes of treatmentMore psychiatric symptomsSubstance use disordersQuality of lifeBaseline differencesHomeless female veteransOutcome measuresPsychiatric symptomsUse disordersMulti-site studyMental healthSubstance useMale participantsVeteransOverall gender differencesFemale participantsTransitional housingOutcomesGender differencesTransitional housing programsDifferent outcomesParticipantsDo Homeless Veterans Have the Same Needs and Outcomes as Non-Veterans?
Tsai J, Mares AS, Rosenheck RA. Do Homeless Veterans Have the Same Needs and Outcomes as Non-Veterans? Military Medicine 2012, 177: 27-31. PMID: 22338975, DOI: 10.7205/milmed-d-11-00128.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Social Integration of People with Severe Mental Illness: Relationships Between Symptom Severity, Professional Assistance, and Natural Support
Tsai J, Desai RA, Rosenheck RA. Social Integration of People with Severe Mental Illness: Relationships Between Symptom Severity, Professional Assistance, and Natural Support. The Journal Of Behavioral Health Services & Research 2011, 39: 144-157. PMID: 22161471, DOI: 10.1007/s11414-011-9266-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBrief Psychiatric Rating ScaleCommunity Mental Health ServicesConnecticutCross-Sectional StudiesHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedOutcome Assessment, Health CareProfessional-Patient RelationsRegression AnalysisSeverity of Illness IndexSocial SupportSocioeconomic FactorsConceptsMental health servicesSevere clinical problemSevere mental illnessHealth servicesClinical problemMental illnessRecovery-oriented mental health servicesPublic mental health centersProfessional supportCross-sectional studyMental health centersMental health providersMale outpatientsNatural social supportHealth centersHealth providersSymptom severityMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisMale clientsIllnessSocial supportProfessional assistanceHierarchical multiple regression analysisNatural supportsReligiosity Among Adults Who Are Chronically Homeless: Association With Clinical and Psychosocial Outcomes
Tsai J, Rosenheck RA. Religiosity Among Adults Who Are Chronically Homeless: Association With Clinical and Psychosocial Outcomes. Psychiatric Services 2011, 62: 1222-1224. PMID: 21969651, DOI: 10.1176/ps.62.10.pss6210_1222.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Scales to Evaluate Quality of Medication Management: Development and Psychometric Properties
Taylor AC, Bond GR, Tsai J, Howard PB, El-Mallakh P, Finnerty M, Kealey E, Myrhol B, Kalk K, Adams N, Miller AL. Scales to Evaluate Quality of Medication Management: Development and Psychometric Properties. Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 2009, 36: 247-254. PMID: 19247828, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-009-0209-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPublic mental health clinicsMental Health Services AdministrationMental health clinicsHealth Services AdministrationMedication-related practicesPsychometric propertiesPrescriber adherenceChart reviewMedication historyMedication managementHealth clinicsMedication practicesSide effectsRoutine practiceSubstance abuseServices AdministrationInfrequent monitoringPrescribersPoor documentationFidelity scaleClinicSymptomsAdministration