The impact of patient-provider relationships on choosing between VA and VA-purchased care: A qualitative study of health care decision-making among rural veterans.

Daniel D BallAnne G SadlerMelissa J A SteffenMonica B PaezMichelle A Mengeling

Published in: The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association (2023)

Rural Veterans' interview responses suggest exploring innovative ways to measure socioecological dimensions (i.e., personal, interpersonal, and organizational) of access-related decisions and patient-provider relationships to better understand health care barriers and needs. Such measures align with the VA's Whole Health approach that emphasizes person-centered care and the value of social relationships to Veterans' health.

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