Improving Care Access for Veterans with Mental Health and Social Needs
Identifying Modifiable Factors that Affect Veterans At-Risk due to Social Determinants of Health and Psychological Distress Access to Care Within Integrated Primary Care Settings
This work looks at how integrated care teams can better help Veterans who are dealing with mental health challenges and social issues like housing or food insecurity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Syracuse VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Syracuse, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11123169 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many Veterans experience psychological distress and social challenges, which can make it hard to get the care they need. This project explores how primary care teams, which often include social workers and mental health providers, can be organized and work together more effectively. We want to find out what factors within these teams help or hinder Veterans from getting comprehensive support. The goal is to identify ways to make sure all Veterans, especially those most at risk, can easily access the right care and resources.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This work is relevant for Veterans who experience psychological distress and social determinants of health, such as housing instability or food insecurity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Veterans or do not experience these specific challenges may not directly benefit from this particular research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better and more accessible care for Veterans facing mental health issues and social needs, improving their overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Prior research has shown that integrated care teams can improve patient outcomes, but there is still variation in how well they meet the needs of Veterans with complex challenges.
Where this research is happening
Syracuse, United States
- Syracuse VA Medical Center — Syracuse, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Funderburk, Jennifer S — Syracuse VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Funderburk, Jennifer S
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.