Identifying Priorities for the Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Plan: A Rapid Multi-Method Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the priorities of patients and leaders can help organizations prepare for the future. This evaluation sought to generate actionable data on priorities in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) strategic plan, with priorities identified within the literature as well as among Veterans and VA leaders.

Methods

A rapid qualitative evaluation was conducted, including a document analysis based on published information, focus groups with Veterans associated with research centers, and semi-structured interviews with VA leaders. All data were analyzed using rapid qualitative methods, resulting in comprehensive templated descriptions of topics discussed and representative quotes. Summative content analysis was used to report frequencies and identify

SUBMITTER: Donnelly JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12900616 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature