2017
Impact of Gender on Satisfaction and Confidence in Cholesterol Control Among Veterans at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Goldstein KM, Stechuchak KM, Zullig LL, Oddone EZ, Olsen MK, McCant FA, Bastian LA, Batch BC, Bosworth HB. Impact of Gender on Satisfaction and Confidence in Cholesterol Control Among Veterans at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease. Journal Of Women's Health 2017, 26: 806-814. PMID: 28192012, PMCID: PMC5507731, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2016.5739.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBlood PressureCardiovascular DiseasesCholesterol, LDLCross-Sectional StudiesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleHealth BehaviorHealth Status DisparitiesHealthcare DisparitiesHumansHyperlipidemiasHypolipidemic AgentsMaleMiddle AgedNorth CarolinaPersonal SatisfactionRisk FactorsSex FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsLipid controlCholesterol levelsCardiovascular diseaseLow-density lipoprotein valuesPoor lipid controlHigher health literacyPatient-centered factorsBaseline survey responsesSelf-rated satisfactionSocial supportCholesterol controlLipoprotein valuesLipid levelsHigh riskAdjusted modelHealth literacyTelemedicine studiesTracking medicationsGender-based disparitiesMedication trackingSociodemographic characteristicsMedicationsWomenMean scoreSignificant differences
2016
Comparative effectiveness of an Internet-based smoking cessation intervention versus clinic-based specialty care for veterans
Calhoun PS, Datta S, Olsen M, Smith VA, Moore SD, Hair LP, Dedert EA, Kirby A, Dennis M, Beckham JC, Bastian LA. Comparative effectiveness of an Internet-based smoking cessation intervention versus clinic-based specialty care for veterans. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2016, 69: 19-27. PMID: 27568506, PMCID: PMC5040120, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2016.06.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInternet-based smoking cessation interventionSmoking cessation careNicotine replacement therapySmoking cessation interventionQuit ratesCessation careCessation interventionsMedication clinicDurham VA Medical CenterInternet interventionsPoint prevalence abstinence ratesMonths post randomizationSmoking cessation servicesSmoking cessation aidVA Medical CenterInternet-based interventionsPublic health guidelinesSignificant differencesElectronic medical recordsNRT usePrimary outcomeAbstinence ratesCessation servicesReplacement therapyCessation aid