2024
Small Observational Study of Battlefield Acupuncture for Homeless-Experienced Veterans
Tsai J, Beydoun H, Howard A, St. Pierre C. Small Observational Study of Battlefield Acupuncture for Homeless-Experienced Veterans. Journal Of Alternative And Complementary Medicine 2024, 30: 1008-1012. PMID: 39007194, DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0749.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHomeless-experienced VeteransBattlefield AcupunctureDepartment of Veterans Affairs health care systemVeterans Affairs health care systemU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care systemHealth care systemEffects of painLinear growth curve analysesCare systemImprove painSmall observational studiesActivity levelsOne-groupMonths follow-upAcupunctureObservational studyGrowth curve analysisPain scoresVeteransPainFollow-upProspective studyScoresU.S. DepartmentConclusions:</i></b
2023
Epidemiology and psychiatric correlates of cancer among homeless and unstably housed veterans in the VA healthcare system
Tsai J, Szymkowiak D, Zullig L. Epidemiology and psychiatric correlates of cancer among homeless and unstably housed veterans in the VA healthcare system. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2023, 32: 617-624. PMID: 36791363, DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-22-1154.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSuicidal ideation/behaviorSubstance use disordersUse disordersVA health care systemVeterans Affairs administrative dataCommon primary siteCancer diagnosisIntrahepatic bile ductsRisk of cancerVA healthcare systemAlcohol use disorderCorrelates of cancerTypes of cancerHealth care systemIncident cancerTreatment of cancerBile ductIncidence rateHigh prevalenceLower riskPsychiatric correlatesPsychiatric characteristicsPsychiatric disordersPrimary sitePsychiatric conditions
2021
Effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy on Suicidal Behavior and Emergency Department Use Among Homeless Veterans: A Propensity Score-Matched Study.
Tsai J, Peltzman T, Watts BV, Shiner B. Effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy on Suicidal Behavior and Emergency Department Use Among Homeless Veterans: A Propensity Score-Matched Study. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2021, 82 PMID: 34705349, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.21m13935.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersElectroconvulsive TherapyEmergency Service, HospitalEmergency Services, PsychiatricFemaleHumansIll-Housed PersonsMaleMedical OveruseMental DisordersMiddle AgedPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient DischargeSuicidal IdeationSuicide, AttemptedUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsElectroconvulsive therapyEmergency department useHomeless veteransDepartment useSuicidal ideationVeterans Affairs Health Care SystemNational VA administrative dataPropensity score-matched studySuicide attemptsFirst ECT sessionVA administrative dataPsychiatric inpatient unitHealth care systemECT sessionsED useAcute servicesInpatient unitTreatment engagementPsychiatric conditionsPropensity scoreSuicidal behaviorCare systemVeteransFurther studiesAdministrative data
2020
Antipsychotic Medication Prescriptions for Homeless and Unstably Housed Veterans in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System.
Tsai J, Szymkowiak D, Radhakrishnan R. Antipsychotic Medication Prescriptions for Homeless and Unstably Housed Veterans in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2020, 82 PMID: 33296148, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.20m13372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntipsychotic prescriptionsSevere mental illnessAntipsychotic medicationHealth care systemMedication prescriptionsPrescription practicesMental illnessVeterans Affairs Health Care SystemNational VA administrative dataVeterans AffairsVA health care servicesVA health care systemSecond-generation antipsychotic medicationsCare systemAntipsychotic medication prescriptionMore antipsychotic prescriptionsPsychotropic medication prescriptionsSecond-generation antipsychoticsVA administrative dataMore antipsychotic medicationsHealth care servicesClinical characteristicsClozapine treatmentInjectable medicationsMedications
2019
Experiences and Knowledge of US Department of Veterans Affairs Clinical Services, Research, and Education: Results From a National Survey of Veterans
Tsai J, Mehta K, Hunt-Johnson N, Pietrzak RH. Experiences and Knowledge of US Department of Veterans Affairs Clinical Services, Research, and Education: Results From a National Survey of Veterans. Journal Of Public Health Management And Practice 2019, 27: 173-185. PMID: 31592984, DOI: 10.1097/phh.0000000000001053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary health care providersOpioid use disorderVA health careHealth care providersClinical servicesChronic painCare providersUse disordersVA servicesVeterans Affairs Health Care SystemHealth careHealth care systemOverall high satisfactionMajority of veteransOne-quarterUS veteransComprehensive careVeteran characteristicsEligibility criteriaPsychosocial characteristicsCare systemVeteransComprehensive managementCareActive duty
2017
Medical-Legal Partnerships At Veterans Affairs Medical Centers Improved Housing And Psychosocial Outcomes For Vets
Tsai J, Middleton M, Villegas J, Johnson C, Retkin R, Seidman A, Sherman S, Rosenheck RA. Medical-Legal Partnerships At Veterans Affairs Medical Centers Improved Housing And Psychosocial Outcomes For Vets. Health Affairs 2017, 36: 2195-2203. PMID: 29200329, DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2017.0759.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVeterans Affairs Medical CenterMental healthMedical CenterVA health care systemOutcomes of veteransLow-income veteransHealth care providersMedical-legal partnershipsGreater improvementHealth care systemCare providersMental illnessSocial determinantsPsychosocial outcomesLegal PartnershipsCare systemCommunity-based partnershipsVA benefitsVeteransHousing statusHealthPartnership sitesCommunity integrationOutcomesSignificant improvement
2016
Partnerships Between Health Care and Legal Providers in the Veterans Health Administration
Tsai J, Middleton M, Retkin R, Johnson C, Kenneally K, Sherman S, Rosenheck RA. Partnerships Between Health Care and Legal Providers in the Veterans Health Administration. Psychiatric Services 2016, 68: 321-323. PMID: 27903138, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201600486.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVeterans Health AdministrationMedical-legal partnershipsLarge safety net health care systemHealth AdministrationSafety net health care systemVHA medical centersSerious mental illnessHealth care teamHealth care systemCare teamMedical CenterMental illnessSocial determinantsCare systemVulnerable populationsHealth careVeteransAdministrationCareInnovative service modelIllnessUS Veterans’ Use Of VA Mental Health Services And Disability Compensation Increased From 2001 To 2010
Tsai J, Rosenheck RA. US Veterans’ Use Of VA Mental Health Services And Disability Compensation Increased From 2001 To 2010. Health Affairs 2016, 35: 966-973. PMID: 27269011, DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2015.1555.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVA mental health servicesMental health servicesDisability compensationHealth servicesVA disability compensationUS veteransVeteran populationVeterans Affairs Health Care SystemGulf War eraHealth care servicesVA health servicesCombat-related traumaHealth care systemVeterans' useVA servicesCare servicesCare systemService eraVeteransRepresentative surveyPopulationTraumaCare
2013
When health insurance is not a factor: national comparison of homeless and nonhomeless US veterans who use Veterans Affairs Emergency Departments.
Tsai J, Doran KM, Rosenheck RA. When health insurance is not a factor: national comparison of homeless and nonhomeless US veterans who use Veterans Affairs Emergency Departments. American Journal Of Public Health 2013, 103 Suppl 2: s225-31. PMID: 24148061, PMCID: PMC3969129, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2013.301307.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVeterans Affairs emergency departmentEmergency departmentED usersClinical characteristicsUse disordersNational integrated health care systemNational VA administrative dataIntegrated health care systemEmergency department usersDrug use disordersHealth insuranceVA administrative dataCross-sectional studyHomeless veteransSubstance abuse diagnosisAlcohol use disorderHealth care systemUS veteransMedical conditionsAbuse diagnosisPsychiatric diagnosisMultivariate analysisFiscal year 2010Outreach servicesMental healthThe Effects of Race and Other Socioeconomic Factors on Health Service Use Among American Military Veterans
Tsai J, Desai MU, Cheng AW, Chang J. The Effects of Race and Other Socioeconomic Factors on Health Service Use Among American Military Veterans. Psychiatric Quarterly 2013, 85: 35-47. PMID: 23949577, DOI: 10.1007/s11126-013-9268-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-VA health care systemsHealth service useHealth care systemCare systemService utilizationHealth insurancePrivate health insuranceService useVA health care systemGreater health care needsRacial disparitiesNative Americans/Alaskan NativesObservational study designHealth care needsLogistic regression modelsVA disability compensationDisability compensationCare needsPacific Islander veteransHealth statusSociodemographic characteristicsHealth disparitiesAmerican military veteransStudy designEffect of race