Aerin J. DeRussy

Change in Volume of Contacts to the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans After the US Supreme Court Ruling on Grants Pass v Johnson

Ann Elizabeth Montgomery, Kashfi Pandit, Aerin J. DeRussy, Joshua S. Richman et autres

Objectives: Homelessness is an important public health issue, and the number of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness has increased since 2020. On June 28, 2024, the US Supreme Court issued a 6-to-3 decision in City of Grants Pass v Johnson , which broadened …

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Patient and Primary Care Characteristics Associated with Emergency Department Utilization Among Homeless-Experienced Veterans

Erin F Shufflebarger, Aerin J. DeRussy, April E. Hoge, Kevin R. Riggs et autres

BACKGROUND: Efforts to address high emergency department (ED) use among persons experiencing homelessness may be strengthened by identifying risk factors and clarifying whether the primary care experience influences subsequent ED utilization. Although homeless-tailored primary care clinics receive more favorable patient ratings, it …

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Differential mortality among US veterans: Social determinants of health, substance use disorder, and substance use treatment

Kashfi Pandit, Aerin J. DeRussy, John Blosnich, Gala True et autres

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Veterans face disproportionate suicide and mortality risks driven by intersecting social determinants of health (SDH), including housing instability, unemployment, and justice involvement, and co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD). This study examined how these intersecting factors influence mortality and whether …

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The association between residential relocation and mortality among Veterans with experience of housing instability in rural areas

Ann Elizabeth Montgomery, Aerin J. DeRussy, Joshua Richman, Lily H. Wachtel et autres

PURPOSE: Housing instability deleteriously affects health outcomes (i.e., lack of access to care, premature mortality). Veterans experiencing housing instability in rural areas-which often lack housing options, transportation, and services-have greater odds of residential relocation compared to urban Veterans, and they most frequently …

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Age differences in the association between services to address housing instability and suicide mortality among Veterans

Kalea Jones, Aerin J. DeRussy, Gala True, John R. Blosnich et autres

Introduction: Housing instability is a significant issue among Veterans, with age-related variations in risk factors and outcomes. This study examines whether participation in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Homeless Programs reduces suicide mortality among Veterans experiencing housing instability, and variation across age groups. …

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Primary Care Continuity and Utilization Patterns for Veterans With Homeless Experience

Kevin R. Riggs, Aerin J. DeRussy, April E. Hoge, Audrey L. Jones et autres

Importance: Continuity of care is a key aspect of high-quality primary care. Vulnerable populations often experience fragmented care. Some US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinics offer primary care in patient aligned care teams (PACTS) tailored for veterans with homeless experience (VHE), …

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Characterization of Veterans Who Contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Ann Elizabeth Montgomery, Aerin J. DeRussy, Joshua Richman, Melissa E. Dichter et autres

ABSTRACT: The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (NCCHV) is available 24 hours/7 days a week to connect Veterans experiencing homelessness or risk with information, referrals, and linkages to Veterans Affairs (VA) and community-based services. This study describes characteristics of call center …

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Comparison of Primary Care Experiences and Outpatient Health Service Utilization Among Black and Latino Homeless-Experienced Veterans: An Analysis of Patient-Centered Medical Homes

Melissa Chinchilla, Audrey L. Jones, Aerin J. DeRussy, Michael F. Green et autres

OBJECTIVES: To examine whether, among persons with recent homeless experience, minoritized clients rate primary care differently from non-minoritized clients in Veterans Affairs (VA) mainstream and homeless tailored clinics, through the largest survey of homeless-experienced Black, White, and Latino Veterans to date. METHODS: …

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Change in Outpatient Care Following Migration Among Veterans with Experience of Housing Instability

Ann Elizabeth Montgomery, Kalea Jones, Aerin J. DeRussy, Richard E. Nelson et autres

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Association Between Use of Services To Address Adverse Social Determinants of Health and Documented Suicide Attempt Among Patients in the Veterans Health Administration

John R. Blosnich, Aerin J. DeRussy, Joshua Richman, Melissa E. Dichter et autres

Suicide prevention is a top priority for the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and suicide is often associated with adverse social factors (e.g., financial, legal, and housing problems). The VA provides social services integrated with healthcare services, which may increase the …

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Experiencing Housing Instability in Rural North America and Access to Health Care and Supportive Services: A Scoping Review

Jill S. Roncarati, Meagan Cusack, Gala True, Julia Browne et autres

OBJECTIVE: We conducted a scoping review of 45 peer-reviewed articles to characterize the intersection of housing instability and homelessness, care, and services in rural North America. We sought gaps in literature related to geographically based health disparities among people experiencing housing instability …

Lethal Means Among Veterans With Recent Experience of Housing Instability by Age

Ann Elizabeth Montgomery, Aerin J. DeRussy, John R. Blosnich

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