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Papers by Wendy Hathaway

Research paper thumbnail of Ethnographizing" service-learning: Creating a politically engaged anthropology

Their love, support, and guidance filled me with the courage, commitment, and faith necessary to ... more Their love, support, and guidance filled me with the courage, commitment, and faith necessary to complete this task. You are dearly missed. It is also dedicated to my family and friends. At times I was filled with selfdoubt and frustration, but you were always there with a shoulder, a hug, a beer, or a kind word. I would not have succeeded without the love and friendship you have showed me over the past six years. I am so grateful to have you in my life and know that I can count on you for your continued support. Peace and Love. This thesis is the result of a long combined effort on the part of many. I have to give due credit to Wesley Maiyo, staff and youth of the George A. Bartholomew North Tampa Recreation Center, who so graciously accepted my presence and tolerated my questions. I have no choice but to believe them when they say they appreciate and benefited from our partnership, for in absence of any tangible outcomes, a collaborative dialogue of possibilities emerged from our endeavors. Likewise, Sulphur Springs residents and friends provided significant opportunities for learning and friendship. It is a relationship that I honor and respect. I hold the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida in high regard for the training, preparation, and camaraderie I received as a graduate student. Through course work, graduate assistantships, research projects, teaching assignments, and personal relationships I solidified my identity as an applied anthropologist. Networks and connections extended beyond the classroom and I am fortunate to have made lasting and supportive associations. Luckily for me, I fell into the good graces of two extraordinarily talented and committed women. Janna Jones, professor of Communications, and Robin Jones, Director of the College of Arts and Science Community Initiative, offered exceptional opportunities, unwavering support, and lasting friendship. These kindred souls reminded me of my strength when I thought I had none. I am very thankful to have you as mentors and friends. I owe sincere appreciation for my committee members, Susan Greenbaum, Cheryl Rodriguez, and Alvin Wolfe, all who have had undying patience and supportive comments for this manuscript. There were many moments when I thought this day would never come. Thank you for having faith in my work and in me. Most especially, I recognize the intellectual stimulation and activist affirmation afforded me by my comrades in the Tampa Neighborhood Mobility Study. We have meet monthly for the past four years and there are no words that can fully describe the impact the experience has had on me, professionally and personally. I extend deep and heartfelt thanks to Susan Greenbaum, Cheryl Rodriguez, Beverly Ward, Shari Feldman and Ashley Spalding. Our unwavering commitment to social justice has made the journey remarkable. But most of all, I would not have had the confidence to endure graduate school without the support of my family. My parents continue their love and encourage me as I travel my path, my destination not yet known. Brian, my younger brother, has always been there to push me along-reminding me to work hard but to have fun too. Michael, Cassidy, and Julian, you have shared with me a wondrous and joyful side of life unparalleled by any other. I hope you think all of those hours at the computer and at work have been worth it and that I have contributed, in some way, to making our world a better place.

Research paper thumbnail of Report from the Field: The Neoliberalization of Community Centers in Tampa, FL: Devastating Effects Temporarily Reversed by Local Activism and Community-Based Research

North American Dialogue, Apr 1, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of A Responsive Mixed-Methods Protocol for Evaluating a Multi-site Agricultural Pilot Program: The Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS) Program (Preprint)

BACKGROUND Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS) is an innovati... more BACKGROUND Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS) is an innovative pilot program that will provide supportive resources for veterans with interests in agricultural vocation. Implemented at 10 pilot sites, VA FARMS will provide mental health services and resources for veterans while simultaneously supporting training in gardening and agriculture. As each pilot site project has unique goals, outreach strategies, and implementation efforts based on the local environment and veteran population, evaluating the pilot program provides a unique challenge for evaluators. This paper describes the protocol which will be used to evaluate VA FARMS, which has been specifically designed to allow for site variation by providing both site-specific and cross-site understandings of site implementation processes and outcomes. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this paper are to (1) describe the protocol that will be used for evaluating an innovative Department of Veterans Affa...

Research paper thumbnail of Striving to Work: Experiences of Veterans Living with a Spinal Cord Injury

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dec 1, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Multisite Agricultural Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS) Pilot Program: Protocol for a Responsive Mixed Methods Evaluation Study

JMIR Research Protocols

Background Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS) is an innovati... more Background Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS) is an innovative pilot program to provide supportive resources for veterans with interests in agricultural vocations. Implemented at 10 pilot sites, VA FARMS will provide mental health services and resources for veterans while supporting training in gardening and agriculture. As each pilot site project has unique goals, outreach strategies, and implementation efforts based on the local environment and veteran population, evaluating the pilot program provides a unique challenge for evaluators. This paper describes the protocol to evaluate VA FARMS, which was specifically designed to enable site variation by providing both site-specific and cross-site understanding of site implementation processes and outcomes. Objective The objectives of this paper are to (1) describe the protocol used for evaluating VA FARMS, as an innovative Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) agriculturally based, mental health, and...

Research paper thumbnail of Deconcentration and Social Capital: Contradictions of a Poverty Alleviation Policy

Journal of Poverty, 2008

Déconcentration is a policy aimed at reducing poverty by relocating residents of distressed publi... more Déconcentration is a policy aimed at reducing poverty by relocating residents of distressed public housing complexes into private mixed income neighborhoods. This change is presumed to offer new social opportunities and better public facilities that can facilitate improved economic status. HOPE VI is a federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program, which has effected this policy in a large

Research paper thumbnail of Deconcentration and Social Capital: Contradictions of a Poverty Alleviation Policy

Research paper thumbnail of Building Rapport during Applied Research Recruitment

Research paper thumbnail of Rapid Analysis of Strategies to Implement Virtual Medical Modalities (VMM)

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Research paper thumbnail of Virtual Medical Modality Implementation Strategies for Patient-Aligned Care Teams to Promote Veteran-Centered Care: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Study

Research paper thumbnail of Virtual Medical Modality Implementation Strategies for Patient Aligned Care Teams to Promote Veteran Centered Care: A community-based participatory research protocol (Preprint)

Research paper thumbnail of Striving to Work: Experiences of Veterans Living with a Spinal Cord Injury

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Research paper thumbnail of Engaging Care Teams in the Development of an Intervention to Integrate Virtual Medical Modalities (VMM)

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Research paper thumbnail of Veterans' Preferences for Exchanging Information Using Veterans Affairs Health Information Technologies: Focus Group Results and Modeling Simulations

Journal of medical Internet research, Jan 23, 2017

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has multiple health information technology (HIT) resource... more The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has multiple health information technology (HIT) resources for veterans to support their health care management. These include a patient portal, VetLink Kiosks, mobile apps, and telehealth services. The veteran patient population has a variety of needs and preferences that can inform current VA HIT redesign efforts to meet consumer needs. This study aimed to describe veterans' experiences using the current VA HIT and identify their vision for the future of an integrated VA HIT system. Two rounds of focus group interviews were conducted with a single cohort of 47 veterans and one female caregiver recruited from Bedford, Massachusetts, and Tampa, Florida. Focus group interviews included simulation modeling activities and a self-administered survey. This study also used an expert panel group to provide data and input throughout the study process. High-fidelity, interactive simulations were created and used to facilitate collection of qualitat...

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluating the Impact of Seed Money Grants in Stimulating Growth of Community-Based Research and Service-Learning at a Major Public Research University

Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education, Oct 2, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Ethnographizing" service-learning: Creating a politically engaged anthropology

Their love, support, and guidance filled me with the courage, commitment, and faith necessary to ... more Their love, support, and guidance filled me with the courage, commitment, and faith necessary to complete this task. You are dearly missed. It is also dedicated to my family and friends. At times I was filled with selfdoubt and frustration, but you were always there with a shoulder, a hug, a beer, or a kind word. I would not have succeeded without the love and friendship you have showed me over the past six years. I am so grateful to have you in my life and know that I can count on you for your continued support. Peace and Love. This thesis is the result of a long combined effort on the part of many. I have to give due credit to Wesley Maiyo, staff and youth of the George A. Bartholomew North Tampa Recreation Center, who so graciously accepted my presence and tolerated my questions. I have no choice but to believe them when they say they appreciate and benefited from our partnership, for in absence of any tangible outcomes, a collaborative dialogue of possibilities emerged from our endeavors. Likewise, Sulphur Springs residents and friends provided significant opportunities for learning and friendship. It is a relationship that I honor and respect. I hold the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida in high regard for the training, preparation, and camaraderie I received as a graduate student. Through course work, graduate assistantships, research projects, teaching assignments, and personal relationships I solidified my identity as an applied anthropologist. Networks and connections extended beyond the classroom and I am fortunate to have made lasting and supportive associations. Luckily for me, I fell into the good graces of two extraordinarily talented and committed women. Janna Jones, professor of Communications, and Robin Jones, Director of the College of Arts and Science Community Initiative, offered exceptional opportunities, unwavering support, and lasting friendship. These kindred souls reminded me of my strength when I thought I had none. I am very thankful to have you as mentors and friends. I owe sincere appreciation for my committee members, Susan Greenbaum, Cheryl Rodriguez, and Alvin Wolfe, all who have had undying patience and supportive comments for this manuscript. There were many moments when I thought this day would never come. Thank you for having faith in my work and in me. Most especially, I recognize the intellectual stimulation and activist affirmation afforded me by my comrades in the Tampa Neighborhood Mobility Study. We have meet monthly for the past four years and there are no words that can fully describe the impact the experience has had on me, professionally and personally. I extend deep and heartfelt thanks to Susan Greenbaum, Cheryl Rodriguez, Beverly Ward, Shari Feldman and Ashley Spalding. Our unwavering commitment to social justice has made the journey remarkable. But most of all, I would not have had the confidence to endure graduate school without the support of my family. My parents continue their love and encourage me as I travel my path, my destination not yet known. Brian, my younger brother, has always been there to push me along-reminding me to work hard but to have fun too. Michael, Cassidy, and Julian, you have shared with me a wondrous and joyful side of life unparalleled by any other. I hope you think all of those hours at the computer and at work have been worth it and that I have contributed, in some way, to making our world a better place.

Research paper thumbnail of Clinical Practice Informs Secure Messaging Benefits and Best Practices

Applied Clinical Informatics, 2017

Background Clinical care team members in Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) facilities nationwi... more Background Clinical care team members in Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) facilities nationwide are working to integrate the use of Secure Messaging (SM) into care delivery and identify innovative uses. Identifying best practices for proactive use of SM is a key factor in its successful implementation and sustained use by VA clinical care team members and veterans. Objectives A collaborative project solicited input from VA clinical care teams about their local practices using SM to provide access to proactive patient-centered care for veterans and enhance workflow. Methods This project implemented a single-item cross-sectional qualitative electronic survey via internal e-mail to local coordinators in all 23 Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs). Content analysis was used to manage descriptive data responses. Descriptive statistics described sample characteristics. Results VA clinical care team members across 15 of 23 VISNs responded to the questionnaire. Content analysis of 171 responses produced two global domains: (1) benefits of SM and (2) SM best practices. Benefits of SM use emphasize enhanced and efficient communication and increased access to care. Care team members incorporate SM into their daily clinical practices, using it to provide services before, during, and after clinical encounters as a best practice. SM users suggest improvements in veteran care, clinical team workflow, and efficient use of health resources. Clinical team members invested in the successful implementation of SM integrate SM into their daily practices to provide meaningful and useful veteran-centered care and improve workflow.

Research paper thumbnail of Ethnographizing" service-learning: Creating a politically engaged anthropology

Service-Learning is a popular teaching method that is increasingly being adopted by institutions ... more Service-Learning is a popular teaching method that is increasingly being adopted by institutions of higher learning throughout the nation and is enthusiastically promoted as a progressive method for mediating the alleged decline in civic responsibility and ameliorating subsequent social ills. Service-learning courses are also seen as an answer to growing student disinterest by connecting students to real world experiences while

Research paper thumbnail of Engaging Ethnography: Student Engagement as a Means for Creating Change

NAPA Bulletin, 2008

... napa Bulletin 27/ Engaging Ethnography 4 1 Page 3. ... A brief political-economic sketch of S... more ... napa Bulletin 27/ Engaging Ethnography 4 1 Page 3. ... A brief political-economic sketch of Sulphur Springs is useful to this research (Feldman and Hathaway 2002 ... with roots back to the early 1900s when the natural springs were developed as one of Florida's first tourist attractions ...

Research paper thumbnail of Research Report: Hope VI

North American Dialogue, 2002

Research paper thumbnail of Ethnographizing" service-learning: Creating a politically engaged anthropology

Their love, support, and guidance filled me with the courage, commitment, and faith necessary to ... more Their love, support, and guidance filled me with the courage, commitment, and faith necessary to complete this task. You are dearly missed. It is also dedicated to my family and friends. At times I was filled with selfdoubt and frustration, but you were always there with a shoulder, a hug, a beer, or a kind word. I would not have succeeded without the love and friendship you have showed me over the past six years. I am so grateful to have you in my life and know that I can count on you for your continued support. Peace and Love. This thesis is the result of a long combined effort on the part of many. I have to give due credit to Wesley Maiyo, staff and youth of the George A. Bartholomew North Tampa Recreation Center, who so graciously accepted my presence and tolerated my questions. I have no choice but to believe them when they say they appreciate and benefited from our partnership, for in absence of any tangible outcomes, a collaborative dialogue of possibilities emerged from our endeavors. Likewise, Sulphur Springs residents and friends provided significant opportunities for learning and friendship. It is a relationship that I honor and respect. I hold the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida in high regard for the training, preparation, and camaraderie I received as a graduate student. Through course work, graduate assistantships, research projects, teaching assignments, and personal relationships I solidified my identity as an applied anthropologist. Networks and connections extended beyond the classroom and I am fortunate to have made lasting and supportive associations. Luckily for me, I fell into the good graces of two extraordinarily talented and committed women. Janna Jones, professor of Communications, and Robin Jones, Director of the College of Arts and Science Community Initiative, offered exceptional opportunities, unwavering support, and lasting friendship. These kindred souls reminded me of my strength when I thought I had none. I am very thankful to have you as mentors and friends. I owe sincere appreciation for my committee members, Susan Greenbaum, Cheryl Rodriguez, and Alvin Wolfe, all who have had undying patience and supportive comments for this manuscript. There were many moments when I thought this day would never come. Thank you for having faith in my work and in me. Most especially, I recognize the intellectual stimulation and activist affirmation afforded me by my comrades in the Tampa Neighborhood Mobility Study. We have meet monthly for the past four years and there are no words that can fully describe the impact the experience has had on me, professionally and personally. I extend deep and heartfelt thanks to Susan Greenbaum, Cheryl Rodriguez, Beverly Ward, Shari Feldman and Ashley Spalding. Our unwavering commitment to social justice has made the journey remarkable. But most of all, I would not have had the confidence to endure graduate school without the support of my family. My parents continue their love and encourage me as I travel my path, my destination not yet known. Brian, my younger brother, has always been there to push me along-reminding me to work hard but to have fun too. Michael, Cassidy, and Julian, you have shared with me a wondrous and joyful side of life unparalleled by any other. I hope you think all of those hours at the computer and at work have been worth it and that I have contributed, in some way, to making our world a better place.

Research paper thumbnail of Report from the Field: The Neoliberalization of Community Centers in Tampa, FL: Devastating Effects Temporarily Reversed by Local Activism and Community-Based Research

North American Dialogue, Apr 1, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of A Responsive Mixed-Methods Protocol for Evaluating a Multi-site Agricultural Pilot Program: The Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS) Program (Preprint)

BACKGROUND Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS) is an innovati... more BACKGROUND Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS) is an innovative pilot program that will provide supportive resources for veterans with interests in agricultural vocation. Implemented at 10 pilot sites, VA FARMS will provide mental health services and resources for veterans while simultaneously supporting training in gardening and agriculture. As each pilot site project has unique goals, outreach strategies, and implementation efforts based on the local environment and veteran population, evaluating the pilot program provides a unique challenge for evaluators. This paper describes the protocol which will be used to evaluate VA FARMS, which has been specifically designed to allow for site variation by providing both site-specific and cross-site understandings of site implementation processes and outcomes. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this paper are to (1) describe the protocol that will be used for evaluating an innovative Department of Veterans Affa...

Research paper thumbnail of Striving to Work: Experiences of Veterans Living with a Spinal Cord Injury

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dec 1, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Multisite Agricultural Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS) Pilot Program: Protocol for a Responsive Mixed Methods Evaluation Study

JMIR Research Protocols

Background Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS) is an innovati... more Background Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS) is an innovative pilot program to provide supportive resources for veterans with interests in agricultural vocations. Implemented at 10 pilot sites, VA FARMS will provide mental health services and resources for veterans while supporting training in gardening and agriculture. As each pilot site project has unique goals, outreach strategies, and implementation efforts based on the local environment and veteran population, evaluating the pilot program provides a unique challenge for evaluators. This paper describes the protocol to evaluate VA FARMS, which was specifically designed to enable site variation by providing both site-specific and cross-site understanding of site implementation processes and outcomes. Objective The objectives of this paper are to (1) describe the protocol used for evaluating VA FARMS, as an innovative Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) agriculturally based, mental health, and...

Research paper thumbnail of Deconcentration and Social Capital: Contradictions of a Poverty Alleviation Policy

Journal of Poverty, 2008

Déconcentration is a policy aimed at reducing poverty by relocating residents of distressed publi... more Déconcentration is a policy aimed at reducing poverty by relocating residents of distressed public housing complexes into private mixed income neighborhoods. This change is presumed to offer new social opportunities and better public facilities that can facilitate improved economic status. HOPE VI is a federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program, which has effected this policy in a large

Research paper thumbnail of Deconcentration and Social Capital: Contradictions of a Poverty Alleviation Policy

Research paper thumbnail of Building Rapport during Applied Research Recruitment

Research paper thumbnail of Rapid Analysis of Strategies to Implement Virtual Medical Modalities (VMM)

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Research paper thumbnail of Virtual Medical Modality Implementation Strategies for Patient-Aligned Care Teams to Promote Veteran-Centered Care: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Study

Research paper thumbnail of Virtual Medical Modality Implementation Strategies for Patient Aligned Care Teams to Promote Veteran Centered Care: A community-based participatory research protocol (Preprint)

Research paper thumbnail of Striving to Work: Experiences of Veterans Living with a Spinal Cord Injury

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Research paper thumbnail of Engaging Care Teams in the Development of an Intervention to Integrate Virtual Medical Modalities (VMM)

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Research paper thumbnail of Veterans' Preferences for Exchanging Information Using Veterans Affairs Health Information Technologies: Focus Group Results and Modeling Simulations

Journal of medical Internet research, Jan 23, 2017

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has multiple health information technology (HIT) resource... more The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has multiple health information technology (HIT) resources for veterans to support their health care management. These include a patient portal, VetLink Kiosks, mobile apps, and telehealth services. The veteran patient population has a variety of needs and preferences that can inform current VA HIT redesign efforts to meet consumer needs. This study aimed to describe veterans' experiences using the current VA HIT and identify their vision for the future of an integrated VA HIT system. Two rounds of focus group interviews were conducted with a single cohort of 47 veterans and one female caregiver recruited from Bedford, Massachusetts, and Tampa, Florida. Focus group interviews included simulation modeling activities and a self-administered survey. This study also used an expert panel group to provide data and input throughout the study process. High-fidelity, interactive simulations were created and used to facilitate collection of qualitat...

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluating the Impact of Seed Money Grants in Stimulating Growth of Community-Based Research and Service-Learning at a Major Public Research University

Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education, Oct 2, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Ethnographizing" service-learning: Creating a politically engaged anthropology

Their love, support, and guidance filled me with the courage, commitment, and faith necessary to ... more Their love, support, and guidance filled me with the courage, commitment, and faith necessary to complete this task. You are dearly missed. It is also dedicated to my family and friends. At times I was filled with selfdoubt and frustration, but you were always there with a shoulder, a hug, a beer, or a kind word. I would not have succeeded without the love and friendship you have showed me over the past six years. I am so grateful to have you in my life and know that I can count on you for your continued support. Peace and Love. This thesis is the result of a long combined effort on the part of many. I have to give due credit to Wesley Maiyo, staff and youth of the George A. Bartholomew North Tampa Recreation Center, who so graciously accepted my presence and tolerated my questions. I have no choice but to believe them when they say they appreciate and benefited from our partnership, for in absence of any tangible outcomes, a collaborative dialogue of possibilities emerged from our endeavors. Likewise, Sulphur Springs residents and friends provided significant opportunities for learning and friendship. It is a relationship that I honor and respect. I hold the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida in high regard for the training, preparation, and camaraderie I received as a graduate student. Through course work, graduate assistantships, research projects, teaching assignments, and personal relationships I solidified my identity as an applied anthropologist. Networks and connections extended beyond the classroom and I am fortunate to have made lasting and supportive associations. Luckily for me, I fell into the good graces of two extraordinarily talented and committed women. Janna Jones, professor of Communications, and Robin Jones, Director of the College of Arts and Science Community Initiative, offered exceptional opportunities, unwavering support, and lasting friendship. These kindred souls reminded me of my strength when I thought I had none. I am very thankful to have you as mentors and friends. I owe sincere appreciation for my committee members, Susan Greenbaum, Cheryl Rodriguez, and Alvin Wolfe, all who have had undying patience and supportive comments for this manuscript. There were many moments when I thought this day would never come. Thank you for having faith in my work and in me. Most especially, I recognize the intellectual stimulation and activist affirmation afforded me by my comrades in the Tampa Neighborhood Mobility Study. We have meet monthly for the past four years and there are no words that can fully describe the impact the experience has had on me, professionally and personally. I extend deep and heartfelt thanks to Susan Greenbaum, Cheryl Rodriguez, Beverly Ward, Shari Feldman and Ashley Spalding. Our unwavering commitment to social justice has made the journey remarkable. But most of all, I would not have had the confidence to endure graduate school without the support of my family. My parents continue their love and encourage me as I travel my path, my destination not yet known. Brian, my younger brother, has always been there to push me along-reminding me to work hard but to have fun too. Michael, Cassidy, and Julian, you have shared with me a wondrous and joyful side of life unparalleled by any other. I hope you think all of those hours at the computer and at work have been worth it and that I have contributed, in some way, to making our world a better place.

Research paper thumbnail of Clinical Practice Informs Secure Messaging Benefits and Best Practices

Applied Clinical Informatics, 2017

Background Clinical care team members in Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) facilities nationwi... more Background Clinical care team members in Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) facilities nationwide are working to integrate the use of Secure Messaging (SM) into care delivery and identify innovative uses. Identifying best practices for proactive use of SM is a key factor in its successful implementation and sustained use by VA clinical care team members and veterans. Objectives A collaborative project solicited input from VA clinical care teams about their local practices using SM to provide access to proactive patient-centered care for veterans and enhance workflow. Methods This project implemented a single-item cross-sectional qualitative electronic survey via internal e-mail to local coordinators in all 23 Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs). Content analysis was used to manage descriptive data responses. Descriptive statistics described sample characteristics. Results VA clinical care team members across 15 of 23 VISNs responded to the questionnaire. Content analysis of 171 responses produced two global domains: (1) benefits of SM and (2) SM best practices. Benefits of SM use emphasize enhanced and efficient communication and increased access to care. Care team members incorporate SM into their daily clinical practices, using it to provide services before, during, and after clinical encounters as a best practice. SM users suggest improvements in veteran care, clinical team workflow, and efficient use of health resources. Clinical team members invested in the successful implementation of SM integrate SM into their daily practices to provide meaningful and useful veteran-centered care and improve workflow.

Research paper thumbnail of Ethnographizing" service-learning: Creating a politically engaged anthropology

Service-Learning is a popular teaching method that is increasingly being adopted by institutions ... more Service-Learning is a popular teaching method that is increasingly being adopted by institutions of higher learning throughout the nation and is enthusiastically promoted as a progressive method for mediating the alleged decline in civic responsibility and ameliorating subsequent social ills. Service-learning courses are also seen as an answer to growing student disinterest by connecting students to real world experiences while

Research paper thumbnail of Engaging Ethnography: Student Engagement as a Means for Creating Change

NAPA Bulletin, 2008

... napa Bulletin 27/ Engaging Ethnography 4 1 Page 3. ... A brief political-economic sketch of S... more ... napa Bulletin 27/ Engaging Ethnography 4 1 Page 3. ... A brief political-economic sketch of Sulphur Springs is useful to this research (Feldman and Hathaway 2002 ... with roots back to the early 1900s when the natural springs were developed as one of Florida's first tourist attractions ...

Research paper thumbnail of Research Report: Hope VI

North American Dialogue, 2002