2023
Outcomes for treatment of depression in the Veterans Health Administration: Rates of response and remission calculated from clinical and survey data
Liebmann E, Resnick S, Hoff R, Katz I. Outcomes for treatment of depression in the Veterans Health Administration: Rates of response and remission calculated from clinical and survey data. Psychiatry Research 2023, 324: 115196. PMID: 37058792, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2023.115196.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectronic health recordsVeteran patient populationPatient populationRate of responseEHR dataInformation Set (HEDIS) quality measuresHealthcare Effectiveness DataPatient-reported outcomesPatient Health QuestionnaireTreatment of depressionVeterans Health AdministrationRoutine clinical assessmentPHQ-9 dataGroup of veteransClinical characteristicsVeteran patientsPatient outcomesClinical assessmentDepression responseHealth QuestionnaireHealth AdministrationEffectiveness dataOverall populationRemissionHealth recordsThe Effect of Military Sexual Trauma on Competitive Employment Status Following Veterans Health Administration Supported Employment Services
Gross GM, Kaczynski R, Resnick S. The Effect of Military Sexual Trauma on Competitive Employment Status Following Veterans Health Administration Supported Employment Services. Psychological Services 2023, 20: 196-201. PMID: 35225642, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000635.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMilitary sexual traumaVeterans Health AdministrationHigh-risk groupEffects of MSTMental health treatmentSexual traumaCompetitive employmentElectronic health recordsMST screenMedical comorbiditiesAdjusted analysisPsychiatric comorbiditySupported Employment ServicesMedical recordsTrauma-informed careMST historyHealth treatmentHealth AdministrationHealth recordsCompetitive employment outcomesLower likelihoodTreatment planningComorbiditiesVeteransTraumaMeasurement-Based Care in Veterans Health Administration Mental Health Residential Treatment
Dams G, Burden J, Resnick S, Forno J, Smith N. Measurement-Based Care in Veterans Health Administration Mental Health Residential Treatment. Psychological Services 2023, 20: 130-135. PMID: 36795425, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000752.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-reported outcome measuresVeterans Health AdministrationResidential stayResidential treatmentTreatment programResidential Rehabilitation Treatment ProgramBrief Addiction MonitorRehabilitation treatment programMeasurement-based careMental health servicesMental health initiativesSubsample of veteransLarge treatment effectsResidential treatment programOutcome measuresHealth AdministrationHealth initiativesHealth servicesVeteran engagementCollaborative treatment planningTreatment planningTreatment effectsAppropriate useAdmissionStay
2022
Correction to Resnick and Hoff (2020)
Resnick SG, Hoff RA. Correction to Resnick and Hoff (2020). Psychological Services 2022, 19: 636-636. PMID: 34735196, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000566.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgress toward a performance measure for mental health based on a generic patient- reported outcome measure: Findings from the Veterans Outcome Assessment survey
Katz IR, Liebmann EP, Resnick SG, Hoff RA, Schmidt EM. Progress toward a performance measure for mental health based on a generic patient- reported outcome measure: Findings from the Veterans Outcome Assessment survey. Psychiatry Research 2022, 317: 114797. PMID: 36030700, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2022.114797.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-reported outcome measuresVeterans Outcome Assessment surveyGeneric patient-reported outcome measuresMCS-12 scoresOutcome measuresGeneral mental health clinicsMental health-related qualityMental component scoreHealth-related qualityMental health diagnosesVeterans Affairs facilitiesMental health clinicsQuality of careStaffing levelsMental health systemAssessment surveyMCS-12Medical recordsHealth clinicsBaseline scoresSignificant associationCase-mix adjustment variablesHealth systemDiagnostic categoriesMental healthPatient and Treatment Characteristics Associated With Receipt of Core Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in VA Mental Health
Liebmann EP, Resnick SG, Austin KL, Jedele JM. Patient and Treatment Characteristics Associated With Receipt of Core Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in VA Mental Health. Military Medicine 2022, 188: 3613-3620. PMID: 35849075, DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usac218.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-reported outcome measuresMeasurement-based carePROM administrationTreatment characteristicsOutcome measuresSet of PROMsOutpatient mental health careVA mental healthPatient-level barriersMental health careMental health care organizationsPercent of veteransType of treatmentElectronic health recordsCore patientsFiscal year 2019Clinical severityDepressive disorderDecreased oddsPROM dataPsychotic disordersTreatment encountersCognitive impairmentVeterans AffairsOlder age
2021
Employment After Vocational Rehabilitation Predicts Decreased Health Care Utilization in Veterans With Mental Health Diagnoses
Abraham KM, Chang MM, Van T, Resnick SG, Zivin K. Employment After Vocational Rehabilitation Predicts Decreased Health Care Utilization in Veterans With Mental Health Diagnoses. Military Medicine 2021, 186: 850-857. PMID: 33825897, DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usab113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth care utilizationVeterans Health AdministrationSubstance use disordersCare utilizationMental healthUse disordersService visitsOutpatient mental health visitsSubsequent health care utilizationHealth care utilization dataMental health visitsMental health hospitalizationsPrimary care visitsEmergency department visitsMental health diagnosesMental health conditionsVeteran's employmentEmployment service programsLogistic regression modelsEmployment statusMedical hospitalizationCare visitsDepartment visitsHealth visitsLower oddsAssociations between patient experience and clinical outcomes in substance use disorder clinics: Findings from the veterans outcomes assessment survey
Liebmann EP, Resnick SG, Hoff RA, Katz IR. Associations between patient experience and clinical outcomes in substance use disorder clinics: Findings from the veterans outcomes assessment survey. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2021, 133: 108505. PMID: 34148757, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108505.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVeterans Outcome Assessment surveyPatient experience measuresSUD careProvider communicationRoutine assessmentRatings of communicationBrief Addiction MonitorSubstance use disorder treatmentShort Form-12Patient-reported outcomesHealth Outcomes SurveyMeasurement-based careUse disorder treatmentExperience of careAssessment surveyTreatment discontinuationClinical outcomesTreatment initiationSpecialty careDisorders ClinicOutcome SurveyPatient reportsHighest possible ratingPatient experienceDisorder treatment
2020
Associations between patient experience and clinical outcomes in general mental health clinics: Findings from the veterans outcomes assessment survey
Katz IR, Resnick S, Hoff R. Associations between patient experience and clinical outcomes in general mental health clinics: Findings from the veterans outcomes assessment survey. Psychiatry Research 2020, 295: 113554. PMID: 33183768, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113554.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAmbulatory Care FacilitiesCommunicationFemaleHumansMaleMental HealthMental Health ServicesMiddle AgedOutcome Assessment, Health CarePatient Reported Outcome MeasuresPatient SatisfactionPhysician-Patient RelationsQuality of Health CareSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransVeterans HealthConceptsGeneral mental health clinicsVeterans Outcome Assessment surveyMental health clinicsPatient experienceHealth clinicsAssessment of symptomsPatient-reported outcomesHealth Outcomes SurveyMeasurement-based careBetter patient experienceMental health careExperience of careMental health programsAssessment surveyClinical outcomesRatings of communicationFavorable outcomeTreatment outcomesPatient reportsOutcome SurveyEarly identificationHealth programsSignificant associationMental healthCareSteps for Implementing Measurement-Based Care: Implementation Planning Guide Development and Use in Quality Improvement
Dollar KM, Kirchner JE, DePhilippis D, Ritchie MJ, McGee-Vincent P, Burden JL, Resnick SG. Steps for Implementing Measurement-Based Care: Implementation Planning Guide Development and Use in Quality Improvement. Psychological Services 2020, 17: 247-261. PMID: 31318240, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000368.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImplementation of MBCMeasurement-based careMental health servicesHealth servicesStandard of careVeterans Health AdministrationMental health settingsMental health initiativesVHA mental health servicesHealth care standardsQuality improvement frameworkHealth settingsHealth AdministrationHealth initiativesVeterans AffairsCare standardsJoint CommissionCarePlanning guideKey informant interviewsGuide developmentInformant interviewsImplementation teamAdministrationObservations From the National Implementation of Measurement Based Care in Mental Health in the Department of Veterans Affairs
Resnick SG, Hoff RA. Observations From the National Implementation of Measurement Based Care in Mental Health in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Psychological Services 2020, 17: 238-246. PMID: 31058519, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000351.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUsing patient-reported outcome measures for program evaluation: Design and findings on intention-to-treat outcomes from the Veterans Outcome Assessment survey
Katz IR, Resnick SG, Kasprow WJ, Boden MT, Cherkasova E, Fielstein EM, Trafton JA, Hoff RA. Using patient-reported outcome measures for program evaluation: Design and findings on intention-to-treat outcomes from the Veterans Outcome Assessment survey. Psychiatry Research 2020, 291: 113226. PMID: 32590230, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113226.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-reported outcome measuresMeasurement-based careTreat outcomesOutcome measuresGeneral mental health clinicsOngoing mental health careVeterans Outcome Assessment surveyVeterans Health Administration patientsAssessment of patientsMental health clinicsMental health treatmentMental health careProgram evaluationOngoing treatmentHealth clinicsHealth treatmentPatientsHealth careCareOutcomesTreatmentAssessment surveyClinicEvaluationFindings
2019
Factors Contributing to the Effective Functioning of Veterans Mental Health Councils
Beehler S, Marsella SA, Henderson PM, Resnick SG, Meterko M. Factors Contributing to the Effective Functioning of Veterans Mental Health Councils. Psychological Services 2019, 16: 585-595. PMID: 29745717, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000246.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVA mental health servicesMental health servicesHealth servicesMedical CenterVeterans Affairs Medical CenterHealth CouncilVA Medical CenterMental health cliniciansHealth cliniciansPhone interviewsAdditional researchVolunteer participantsPositive outcomesParticipantsFunctioningCliniciansFactorsBroad groupsPsychiatric Rehabilitation for Veterans and the Evolution of the Field
Resnick SG, Goldberg RW. Psychiatric Rehabilitation for Veterans and the Evolution of the Field. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 2019, 42: 207-209. PMID: 31464483, DOI: 10.1037/prj0000383.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmployment Outcomes From VA Vocational Services Involving Transitional Work for Veterans With a Diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Davis LL, Resnick SG, Maieritsch KP, Weber KC, Erbes CR, Strom TQ, McCall KP, Kyriakides TC. Employment Outcomes From VA Vocational Services Involving Transitional Work for Veterans With a Diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 2019, 42: 257-267. PMID: 30945920, PMCID: PMC6910199, DOI: 10.1037/prj0000357.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderVeterans Health AdministrationStress disorderCompetitive employment outcomesStudy of veteransComparative subgroup analysisCompetitive jobsBaseline characteristicsSubgroup analysisHealth AdministrationYounger agePsychiatric disabilitiesTransitional workPotential subgroupsNonengagersOutcomesVeteransVocational rehabilitation
2018
Provider Attitudes and Experience With Measurement-Based Mental Health Care in the VA Implementation Project
Oslin DW, Hoff R, Mignogna J, Resnick SG. Provider Attitudes and Experience With Measurement-Based Mental Health Care in the VA Implementation Project. Psychiatric Services 2018, 70: 135-138. PMID: 30373495, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201800228.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMeasurement-based careProvider attitudesVeterans Affairs Medical CenterPatient-reported outcome measuresPatient-reported measuresMental health careMental health providersSelf-reported useTreatment outcomesMedical CenterOutcome measuresClinical practiceHealth providersSuch careMental illnessCareConvenience sampleHealth carePatientsProvidersProfessional differencesIllnessNursesEnvisioning Transformation in VA Mental Health Services Through Collaborative Site Visits
Kearney LK, Schaefer JA, Dollar KM, Iwamasa GY, Katz I, Schmitz T, Schohn M, Resnick SG. Envisioning Transformation in VA Mental Health Services Through Collaborative Site Visits. Psychiatric Services 2018, 69: 744-747. PMID: 29656709, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201700534.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEffect of Evidence-Based Supported Employment vs Transitional Work on Achieving Steady Work Among Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Davis LL, Kyriakides TC, Suris AM, Ottomanelli LA, Mueller L, Parker PE, Resnick SG, Toscano R, Scrymgeour AA, Drake RE. Effect of Evidence-Based Supported Employment vs Transitional Work on Achieving Steady Work Among Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Psychiatry 2018, 75: 316-324. PMID: 29490371, PMCID: PMC5875356, DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2017.4472.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderClinical trialsIPS groupIndividual PlacementVeterans Affairs Medical CenterCompetitive jobsStress disorderChronic posttraumatic stress disorderVocational rehabilitation interventionsVocational rehabilitationCompetitive employmentMore participantsTreat analysisMean ageMedical CenterMAIN OUTCOMERehabilitation interventionsMultisite trialLatino ethnicityIPS participantsSupported employment interventionTransitional workTrialsVeterans
2017
Supported Employment for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury: Provider Perspectives
Pogoda TK, Carlson KF, Gormley KE, Resnick SG. Supported Employment for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury: Provider Perspectives. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 2017, 99: s14-s22. PMID: 28784357, DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.06.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTraumatic brain injuryVocational rehabilitation specialistsRehabilitation specialistsBrain injurySupport needsCross-sectional survey studyTBI historyProviders' perceptionsWeb-based surveyCase managementEvidence baseClinical directionsProvider perspectivesVeteransInjurySE programsSurvey studySupported Employment for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury: Patient Perspectives
Carlson KF, Pogoda TK, Gilbert TA, Resnick SG, Twamley EW, O'Neil ME, Sayer NA. Supported Employment for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury: Patient Perspectives. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 2017, 99: s4-s13.e1. PMID: 28782542, DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.06.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTraumatic brain injuryClinician-confirmed TBIBrain injuryPain-related comorbiditiesPopulation of veteransVeterans' interestMilitary service characteristicsAfghanistan war veteransTBI severityPatient's perspectiveRecent military veteransMental healthMilitary veteransVeteransComorbiditiesVocational needsWar veteransInjuryRandom sampleFinancial strainMultiple mailingsAdditional measuresSeverity