• Author: Barbara G. Bokhour
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Text messaging and video stories to support hypertension self-management in black Veterans: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Importance: Hypertension treatment advances have resulted in improvements in blood pressure control and self-management. Yet, disparities persist for Black veterans. …

Use of whole health care is associated with increased completion of evidence-based psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder among Veterans receiving care within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Trauma-focused psychotherapy is the front-line treatment option for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, approximately two thirds of veterans who initiate such …

Reaching Veterans with cooccurring mental health conditions through the VA whole health system of care

Abstract: Objective: To examine the extent to which the Veterans Health Administration Whole Health System of Care (VA Whole Health) has reached Veterans with multiple mental …

Family-involved interventions may offer unique benefits for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experiencing high family strain

Abstract: Objective: Family strain, which reflects the overall function of the family system, could play an important role in routine posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) care. We …

Screening and referral for social needs among Veterans: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Healthcare-based social need screening and referral (S&R) among adult populations has produced equivocal results regarding social need resource connection. …

Is the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 a good measure to inform providers about patient well-being and functioning? Data from the Veterans Health and Life Survey

Abstract: Background: Health care systems are increasingly focused on assessing patient well-being and functioning. The objective of the current analysis was to evaluate a …

Measuring patient well-being during whole-person clinical care: Lessons from the Veterans Health Administration well-beings signs implementation pilot

Abstract: Background: Measuring patient well-being during clinical care may enhance patient-centered communication and treatment planning. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) …

How initial perceptions of the effectiveness of mind and body complementary and integrative health therapies influence long-term adherence in a pragmatic trial

Abstract: Objective: Beliefs and perceptions about pain intervention effectiveness when initiating a therapy may influence long-term engagement. This study examines how early …

Progress toward meaning-as-goal and its association with pain, functioning, and global meaning and purpose among Veterans with co-occurring chronic pain and PTSD

Abstract: Background: Co-occurring chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poorer physical and mental functioning and well-being. Treatments often …

Promoting health and wellbeing through non-clinical arts programming: Multi-stakeholder perspectives from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Purpose: While the value of art therapy is well-established and arts are increasingly leveraged to promote health and wellbeing more broadly, little is known about the …

Patient-reported pain and physical health for acupuncture and chiropractic care delivered by Veterans Affairs versus community providers

Abstract: Background: Acupuncture and chiropractic care are evidence-based pain management alternatives to opioids. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) provides this care in …

Feasibility of a family-involved intervention to increase engagement in evidenced-based psychotherapies for posttraumatic stress disorder: A pilot study

Abstract: Objective: To assess the feasibility of a family-involved intervention, family support in mental health recovery (FAMILIAR), for veterans with posttraumatic stress …