• Author: Alan N. Simmons
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Biological markers of brain network connectivity and pain sensitivity distinguish low coping from high coping Veterans with persistent post-traumatic headache

Abstract: Headache is the most common pain complaint following mild traumatic brain injury. Roughly half of those with persistent post-traumatic headache (PPTH) also report neck …

Randomized controlled trial of computerized working memory training for Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common psychiatric condition among Veterans that is associated with deficits across a range of neuropsychological domains …

Comparing pain outcomes and treatment adherence between in-person and virtual interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs at the San Francisco VA Health Care System

Abstract: Objective: This study compared clinical pain outcomes between patients in a pain treatment program that was conducted in-person, compared with a virtual program. Methods: …

Exploring the Effects of Fitbit Incentive on Treatment Outcomes in Veterans Undergoing Intensive Pain Rehabilitation Program

Abstract: Objective: This study compares clinical pain outcomes between patients in a pain treatment program that received a Fitbit, to patients that did not. We also explored: (1) …

Craving of prescription opioids among veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: The United States faces a crisis because of the high prevalence of chronic pain, concurrent opioid use disorder, and overdose deaths. Prescription opioids remain a …