The VA Health Services Research and Development Service (HSR&D) is an integral part of VA’s quest for innovative solutions to today’s health care challenges. HSR&D supports research that encompasses all aspects of VA health care, focusing on patient care, cost, and quality. The main mission of HSR&D research is to identify, evaluate, and rapidly implement evidence-based strategies that improve the quality and safety of care delivered to Veterans.
Advance Care Planning via Group Visits Program
Increasing Veteran and caregiver motivation for advance care planning
Advanced Comprehensive Diabetes Care (ACDC)
Leveraging Home Telehealth and other VA resources to control diabetes
eScreening
Enhancing quality of care by communicating health needs collaboratively
Kicking CAUTI Campaign
Our intervention reduces unneeded urine tests & antibiotic treatment.
Mixed Reality to Manage Phantom Pain (Mr. MAPP)
A Mixed Reality virtual mirror therapy system to treat phantom pain
National Center for Lung Cancer Screening (NCLCS)
Reducing lung cancer deaths
Preventing Contextual Errors Program
Taking into account each Veteran’s unique circumstances to plan effective care
Reducing Hospital Admissions and Amputation Prevention: Remote Temperature Monitoring
Eliminating amputation, reducing ER visits and hospital admissions
Team-supported, EHR-leveraged, Active Management for Hypertension (TEAM)
TEAM supports hypertension management using population health tools.
Technology-based Eye Care Services (TECS)
Improved eye care access for all Veterans using eye telehealth
The Surgical Pause
The Surgical Pause Improves Outcomes, Adds Value, and Reduces Cost