Objective To describe how a partnered evaluation of the Whole Health (WH) system of care—
comprised of the WH pathway, clinical care, and well‐being programs—produced patient …

Recent changes in the medical paradigm highlight the importance of patient-centered
communication. However, because of the lack of awareness of dental clinics and …

Background The US Veterans Health Administration (VA) is transforming its healthcare
system to create a Whole Health System (WHS) of care. Akin to such reorganization efforts …

Objective: Whole person health care, like that being implemented in the US Veterans Health
Administration (VHA), involves person-centered approaches that address what matters most …

Evidence-based approaches promoting patient engagement and chronic illness self-
management include peer support, shared decision-making, and education. Designed …

Background The Veterans Health Administration (VA) is undergoing a transformation in how
healthcare is organized and provided. This transformation to a Whole Health System of Care …

Peer support (PS) links people living with a chronic disease or condition—people who share
knowledge and experience that health workers often do not have—for practical and …

Liver transplant recipients (LTRs) are at high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). We
sought to characterize LTR, informal caregiver, and health care provider perceptions about …

Orthopedic surgeries, ranging from joint replacements to fracture fixations, are integral
procedures that enhance the quality of life for countless individuals. Effective postoperative …

Aim To examine the relationship between patient–provider communication, psychosocial
patient self‐efficacy, resources and support for self‐management and socio‐demographics …