John E Zeber
Biographic Data
| ID | 2162355 |
|---|---|
| NAME | John E Zeber |
| GIVEN NAMES | John E |
| FAMILY NAME | Zeber |
| SIGNATURE | ZEBER J E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Central Texas Veterans Health Care System |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6606-8847 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Mental health treatment after major surgery among Vietnam-era Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder
The purpose of this study was to examine mental health treatment use among Vietnam Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder and determine whether undergoing major surgery interrupted mental health treatment or increased the risk of psychiatric hospitalization. Using retrospective data from Veterans Health Administration's electronic medical record system, a total of 3320 Vietnam-era surgery patients with preoperative posttraumatic stress disor…
Prevalence of Suicidality Among Hispanic and African American Veterans Following Surgery
Objectives. We evaluated factors associated with suicidal behavior and ideation (SBI) during 3 years of follow-up among 89 995 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients who underwent major surgery from October 2005 to September 2006. Methods. We analyzed administrative data using Cox proportional hazards models. SBI was ascertained by International Classification of Disease, 9th Revision codes. Results. African Americans (18% of sample; 16 25…
Perceived Access to General Medical and Psychiatric Care Among Veterans With Bipolar Disorder
Objectives. We examined associations between patient characteristics and self-reported difficulties in accessing mental health and general medical care services. Methods. Patients were recruited from the Continuous Improvement for Veterans in Care–Mood Disorders study. We used multivariable logistic regression analyses to assess whether predisposing (demographic characteristics), enabling (e.g., homelessness), or need (bipolar symptoms, substance…
Clinical and Demographic Factors Associated With Homelessness and Incarceration Among VA Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Objectives. We assessed the association between homelessness and incarceration in Veterans Affairs patients with bipolar disorder. Methods. We used logistic regression to model each participant's risk of incarceration or homelessness after we controlled for known risk factors. Results. Of 435 participants, 12% reported recent homelessness (within the past month), and 55% reported lifetime homelessness. Recent and lifetime incarceration rates were…
Risk of Coronary Artery Disease in Type 2 Diabetes and the Delivery of Care Consistent With the Chronic Care Model in Primary Care Settings: A STARNet Study
BACKGROUND: Modifiable risks for coronary heart disease (CHD) in type 2 diabetes include glucose, blood pressure, lipid control, and smoking. The chronic care model (CCM) provides an organizational framework for improving these outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between CHD risk attributable to modifiable risk factors among patients with type 2 diabetes and whether care delivered in primary care settings is consistent with the CCM. …
Unforeseen Inpatient Mortality Among Veterans With Schizophrenia
BACKGROUND: Patients with schizophrenia have co-occurring medical conditions, like other patients, but may lack the capacity to provide good self-care or to work with their providers to ensure appropriate medical treatment. We hypothesized that death among patients with schizophrenia occurs more frequently after minimal care of comorbid conditions. METHODS: All patients who died in veterans affairs (VA) hospitals during FY02 were categorized as t…
Pharmacy Data Identify Poorly Adherent Patients With Schizophrenia at Increased Risk for Admission
BACKGROUND: Health care organizations may be able to use pharmacy data to identify patients with schizophrenia and poor antipsychotic adherence. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether a pharmacy-based measure of outpatient adherence, the medication possession ratio (MPR), is associated with adverse outcomes among patients with schizophrenia, as evidenced by increased psychiatric admission. RESEARCH DESIGN: Cohort study linking pharmacy and utilization d…
Clinical and Demographic Factors Associated With Homelessness and Incarceration Among VA Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Objectives. We assessed the association between homelessness and incarceration in Veterans Affairs patients with bipolar disorder. Methods. We used logistic regression to model each participant's risk of incarceration or homelessness after we controlled for known risk factors. Results. Of 435 participants, 12% reported recent homelessness (within the past month), and 55% reported lifetime homelessness. Recent and lifetime incarceration rates were…
Perceived Access to General Medical and Psychiatric Care Among Veterans With Bipolar Disorder
Objectives. We examined associations between patient characteristics and self-reported difficulties in accessing mental health and general medical care services. Methods. Patients were recruited from the Continuous Improvement for Veterans in Care–Mood Disorders study. We used multivariable logistic regression analyses to assess whether predisposing (demographic characteristics), enabling (e.g., homelessness), or need (bipolar symptoms, substance…
Prevalence of Suicidality Among Hispanic and African American Veterans Following Surgery
Objectives. We evaluated factors associated with suicidal behavior and ideation (SBI) during 3 years of follow-up among 89 995 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients who underwent major surgery from October 2005 to September 2006. Methods. We analyzed administrative data using Cox proportional hazards models. SBI was ascertained by International Classification of Disease, 9th Revision codes. Results. African Americans (18% of sample; 16 25…
Pharmacy Data Identify Poorly Adherent Patients With Schizophrenia at Increased Risk for Admission
BACKGROUND: Health care organizations may be able to use pharmacy data to identify patients with schizophrenia and poor antipsychotic adherence. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether a pharmacy-based measure of outpatient adherence, the medication possession ratio (MPR), is associated with adverse outcomes among patients with schizophrenia, as evidenced by increased psychiatric admission. RESEARCH DESIGN: Cohort study linking pharmacy and utilization d…
Unforeseen Inpatient Mortality Among Veterans With Schizophrenia
BACKGROUND: Patients with schizophrenia have co-occurring medical conditions, like other patients, but may lack the capacity to provide good self-care or to work with their providers to ensure appropriate medical treatment. We hypothesized that death among patients with schizophrenia occurs more frequently after minimal care of comorbid conditions. METHODS: All patients who died in veterans affairs (VA) hospitals during FY02 were categorized as t…
Risk of Coronary Artery Disease in Type 2 Diabetes and the Delivery of Care Consistent With the Chronic Care Model in Primary Care Settings: A STARNet Study
BACKGROUND: Modifiable risks for coronary heart disease (CHD) in type 2 diabetes include glucose, blood pressure, lipid control, and smoking. The chronic care model (CCM) provides an organizational framework for improving these outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between CHD risk attributable to modifiable risk factors among patients with type 2 diabetes and whether care delivered in primary care settings is consistent with the CCM. …
Perceived Access to General Medical and Psychiatric Care Among Veterans With Bipolar Disorder
Objectives. We examined associations between patient characteristics and self-reported difficulties in accessing mental health and general medical care services. Methods. Patients were recruited from the Continuous Improvement for Veterans in Care–Mood Disorders study. We used multivariable logistic regression analyses to assess whether predisposing (demographic characteristics), enabling (e.g., homelessness), or need (bipolar symptoms, substance…
Clinical and Demographic Factors Associated With Homelessness and Incarceration Among VA Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Objectives. We assessed the association between homelessness and incarceration in Veterans Affairs patients with bipolar disorder. Methods. We used logistic regression to model each participant's risk of incarceration or homelessness after we controlled for known risk factors. Results. Of 435 participants, 12% reported recent homelessness (within the past month), and 55% reported lifetime homelessness. Recent and lifetime incarceration rates were…
Prevalence of Suicidality Among Hispanic and African American Veterans Following Surgery
Objectives. We evaluated factors associated with suicidal behavior and ideation (SBI) during 3 years of follow-up among 89 995 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients who underwent major surgery from October 2005 to September 2006. Methods. We analyzed administrative data using Cox proportional hazards models. SBI was ascertained by International Classification of Disease, 9th Revision codes. Results. African Americans (18% of sample; 16 25…
Mental health treatment after major surgery among Vietnam-era Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder
The purpose of this study was to examine mental health treatment use among Vietnam Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder and determine whether undergoing major surgery interrupted mental health treatment or increased the risk of psychiatric hospitalization. Using retrospective data from Veterans Health Administration's electronic medical record system, a total of 3320 Vietnam-era surgery patients with preoperative posttraumatic stress disor…
Medicine (7 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Confidence interval (4 works) · Emergency Medicine (4 works) · Emergency Medicine (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Schizophrenia research and treatment (4 works) · Odds ratio (3 works) · Veterans Affairs (3 works)