Research Article
Leading from the Middle: Replication of a Re-Engagement Program for Veterans with Mental Disorders Lost to Follow-Up Care
Table 3
Veteran status determined through re-engagement contacts (
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| Veteran status | | % |
| Inappropriate for re-engagement efforts | 44 | 39.3 | Deceased at time of re-engagement | 27 | 24.1 | Incarcerated in jail or prison | 6 | 5.4 | Hospitalized or housed in institution | 5 | 4.4 | Ineligible for VHA services | 4 | 3.6 | Veteran re-engaged in VA care independently | 2 | 1.8 | Appropriate for re-engagement services | 68 | | Veteran unsuccessfully contacted | 48 | 70.6 | Veteran contacted by phone, mail, or other modality | 20 | 29.4 | Services requested by veterans at time of re-engagement contacta | 20 | | Mental health | 7 | 35.0 | Medical care | 7 | 35.0 | Employment assistance | 5 | 25.0 | Transportation | 3 | 15.0 | Daily needs (e.g., food, clothing, housing) | 3 | 15.0 | Legal services | 1 | 5.0 | No services requested at time of re-engagement contact | 4 | 20.0 | Result of re-engagement contact | 20 | | Appointment scheduled | 5 | 25.0 | Veteran declined to schedule appointment at time of contact | 15 | 75.0 |
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aPercentages do not total 100% as most veterans indicated multiple areas of need.
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