Biomedical subjects

W L Hodson

Publications and source records attributed to W L Hodson.

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PubMed1987

A comprehensive eye/vision program.

As an essential element of the comprehensive rehabilitation efforts at Northport VA Medical Center, and as a service whose demand is projected to increase substantially with the expanding proportion of aging veterans, eye/vision care has become increasingly important. As a result, the administration of the Medical Center decided to heed the suggestions of Congress and the Director of Optometry in VA Central Office and reorganize the delivery of eye/vision services so the ever-increasing demand could be met more rationally, efficiently and effectively. In this paper, the Northport VA Medical Center's Comprehensive Eye/Vision Program, including the residency program in rehabilitative optometry, will be described and the benefits of the reorganization will be discussed.

Hospitals, Veterans↗

PubMed1984

An assessment of the treatment needs of Vietnam-era veterans.

A needs assessment was conducted to determine the existence and extent of differences between Vietnam-era veterans and other veterans residing within the catchment area of the Northport Veterans Administration Medical Center. The results of a questionnaire completed by 486 veterans indicated that, compared with World War II and Korean War veterans, a greater percentage of Vietnam-era veterans reported experiencing the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder. They also reported more situational adjustment problems. A great number of Vietnam-era veterans expressed a need for psychotherapy and anger-control therapy, and they generally preferred to be treated with other Vietnam-era veterans who have had similar combat experience.

2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid↗

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Integrating ophthalmological and optometric services in a VA hospital program.

Basic eye care has been available at the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), Northport, NY, for the past 20 years. The demand for these services increased as the mission of this medical center was broadened to include major medical and surgery services. Increased migration of veterans to Long Island and their subsequent aging further increased the demand for eye-vision care. Originally, primary eye-vision care was provided independently by optometry and ophthalmology services. There was unnecessary duplication of equipment and inappropriate utilization of providers. Consequently, the services provided were quite limited in scope and sophistication. Both patients and providers became disenchanted with this practice mode. In December 1983, the administration of the Northport VAMC approved the establishment of a coordinated eye-vision care program that integrates ophthalmological and optometric services in a matrix structure. Since the program became operational in April 1984, patient satisfaction has increased, the working relationships between optometrists and ophthalmologists have improved, the ophthalmology residency program has been upgraded, and the combined staff productivity has increased.

Consumer Behavior↗