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Authors
Azar, Martina https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4723-8936
Kennedy, Katherine A. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4853-9318
Clayman, Marla L. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8491-3672
Quach, Emma D. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7237-857X
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Funding
Funding for this research was provided by:
VA New England Geriatrics Research and Education Center Advanced Fellowship in Geriatrics
VA Office of Academic Affiliation Advanced Fellowship in Health Services Research & Development
VA Veterans Health Administration, VISN 1 Career Development Award
VA Office of Health Equity
VA Office of Research and Development, Health Services Research & Development
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Article History
Received: 8 July 2024
Accepted: 6 November 2025
First Online: 17 December 2025
Declarations
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: This study received ethical approval and was designated as quality improvement from the VA Boston Healthcare System and therefore not subject to IRB oversight. The need for informed consent to participate was deemed unnecessary according to the US Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research Development Program Guide 1200.21(22). Nevertheless, we adhered to ethical principles throughout our study. (e.g., participants were provided a written document describing the voluntary nature of the study; we obtained from all of the participants in the study their verbal agreement to participate in the study.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
