Beth Ann Petrakis
Biographic Data
| ID | 1730993 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Beth Ann Petrakis |
| GIVEN NAMES | Beth Ann |
| FAMILY NAME | Petrakis |
| SIGNATURE | PETRAKIS B A |
| AFFILIATIONS | VA New England Healthcare System |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0193-7367 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 19 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1989 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Addressing spiritual needs of Veterans post-incarceration
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) offers spiritual supports to Veterans nationally through its Chaplaincy Service and its Whole Health initiative. There are no systematic efforts to extend spiritual supports to Veterans re-entering community post-incarceration, however. Thus, the full potential of spiritual supports in bolstering well-being and minimizing recidivism during re-entry may not be fully realized. To explore this potential and w…
“It’s more than a ride” veteran perceptions of peer specialist qualities and activities that were most valuable for post-incarceration reentry
Enhancing community integration after incarceration
Staff and Veteran Perspectives on Residential Treatment Programs’ Responses to Covid-19
Healthcare must rapidly and systematically learn from earlier COVID-19 responses to prepare for future crises. This is critical for VA's Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Programs (RRTPs), offering 24/7 care to Veterans for behavioral health and/or homelessness. We adapted the World Health Organization's After Action Review (AAR) to conduct semi-structured small-group discussions with staff from two RRTPs and Veterans who rec…
I've just never done that
Military veterans involved in the criminal justice system are a vulnerable subpopulation that has extensive physical and behavioural health treatment needs. Like non-veteran populations, safe and stable housing, employment and social support are critical for veterans returning to society after incarceration. The challenges of social reintegration are immense, and the risk of recidivism is high. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has deve…
Because the country, it seems though, has turned their back on me
Coordinating across correctional, community, and VA systems
Retaining Homeless Veterans in Outpatient Care
Objectives. We examined the feasibility of using mobile phone text messaging with homeless veterans to increase their engagement in care and reduce appointment no-shows. Methods. We sent 2 text message reminders to participants (n = 20) before each of their outpatient appointments at an urban Veterans Affairs medical center. Evaluation included pre- and postsurvey questionnaires, open-ended questions, and review of medical records. We estimated c…
Development and Evaluation of an Internet and Personal Health Record Training Program for Low-income Patients With HIV or Hepatitis C
BACKGROUND: Vulnerable populations face difficulties accessing and using the internet and personal health record (PHR) systems for health-related purposes. Populations disconnected from the internet also tend to be disconnected from health care services. OBJECTIVES: To develop and evaluate an intervention to increase skills in health-related internet and PHR use for vulnerable populations with limited computer and internet experience. RESEARCH DE…
Federal Merit Pay, Round II
A decade ago, Congress passed the U.S. Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA). The merit pay provisions of the 1978 reforms were hailed as a means for making federal managers and their organizations more responsive, efficient, and effective. Merit pay proved instead to be demoralizing and counterproductive. Among its shortcomings were inadequate funding, pay inequities between managers and nonmanagers, and invalid performance appraisals.1 Congre…
Because the country, it seems though, has turned their back on me
Retaining Homeless Veterans in Outpatient Care
Objectives. We examined the feasibility of using mobile phone text messaging with homeless veterans to increase their engagement in care and reduce appointment no-shows. Methods. We sent 2 text message reminders to participants (n = 20) before each of their outpatient appointments at an urban Veterans Affairs medical center. Evaluation included pre- and postsurvey questionnaires, open-ended questions, and review of medical records. We estimated c…
I've just never done that
Military veterans involved in the criminal justice system are a vulnerable subpopulation that has extensive physical and behavioural health treatment needs. Like non-veteran populations, safe and stable housing, employment and social support are critical for veterans returning to society after incarceration. The challenges of social reintegration are immense, and the risk of recidivism is high. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has deve…
Federal Merit Pay, Round II
A decade ago, Congress passed the U.S. Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA). The merit pay provisions of the 1978 reforms were hailed as a means for making federal managers and their organizations more responsive, efficient, and effective. Merit pay proved instead to be demoralizing and counterproductive. Among its shortcomings were inadequate funding, pay inequities between managers and nonmanagers, and invalid performance appraisals.1 Congre…
Development and Evaluation of an Internet and Personal Health Record Training Program for Low-income Patients With HIV or Hepatitis C
BACKGROUND: Vulnerable populations face difficulties accessing and using the internet and personal health record (PHR) systems for health-related purposes. Populations disconnected from the internet also tend to be disconnected from health care services. OBJECTIVES: To develop and evaluate an intervention to increase skills in health-related internet and PHR use for vulnerable populations with limited computer and internet experience. RESEARCH DE…
Retaining Homeless Veterans in Outpatient Care
Objectives. We examined the feasibility of using mobile phone text messaging with homeless veterans to increase their engagement in care and reduce appointment no-shows. Methods. We sent 2 text message reminders to participants (n = 20) before each of their outpatient appointments at an urban Veterans Affairs medical center. Evaluation included pre- and postsurvey questionnaires, open-ended questions, and review of medical records. We estimated c…
Coordinating across correctional, community, and VA systems
I've just never done that
Military veterans involved in the criminal justice system are a vulnerable subpopulation that has extensive physical and behavioural health treatment needs. Like non-veteran populations, safe and stable housing, employment and social support are critical for veterans returning to society after incarceration. The challenges of social reintegration are immense, and the risk of recidivism is high. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has deve…
Because the country, it seems though, has turned their back on me
Enhancing community integration after incarceration
Staff and Veteran Perspectives on Residential Treatment Programs’ Responses to Covid-19
Healthcare must rapidly and systematically learn from earlier COVID-19 responses to prepare for future crises. This is critical for VA's Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Programs (RRTPs), offering 24/7 care to Veterans for behavioral health and/or homelessness. We adapted the World Health Organization's After Action Review (AAR) to conduct semi-structured small-group discussions with staff from two RRTPs and Veterans who rec…
Addressing spiritual needs of Veterans post-incarceration
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) offers spiritual supports to Veterans nationally through its Chaplaincy Service and its Whole Health initiative. There are no systematic efforts to extend spiritual supports to Veterans re-entering community post-incarceration, however. Thus, the full potential of spiritual supports in bolstering well-being and minimizing recidivism during re-entry may not be fully realized. To explore this potential and w…
“It’s more than a ride” veteran perceptions of peer specialist qualities and activities that were most valuable for post-incarceration reentry
Medicine (8 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Health care (5 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Qualitative research (5 works) · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis (4 works) · Veterans Affairs (4 works)