Abstract: The goal of this study was to characterize mental health care utilization, including variables associated with initiation of a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …
Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain are highly comorbid, share overlapping symptoms, and exacerbate and maintain one another, which makes the accurate …
Abstract: Background: Non-pharmacologic interventions are a first-line treatment for chronic pain. Yet, availability of these treatments may be reduced for those living in rural …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: A growing body of evidence points to a role for mindfulness in the development or maintenance of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and …
Abstract: Aim: We examined differences in medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) receipt between rural and urban veteran patients following initiatives within the US Department …
Abstract: Background: Despite the increased availability of evidence-based treatments for chronic pain, many patients in rural areas experience poor access to services. Patients …
Abstract: Objective: To describe a learning health care system research process designed to increase buprenorphine prescribing for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) in …
Abstract: Background: Many patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) discontinue treatment prematurely, increasing their risk of opioid-related overdose and death. While …
Abstract: Background: Patient-provider shared decision-making is associated with better treatment adherence and pain outcomes in opioid-specific pain management. One possible …
Abstract: To examine the prevalence of concurrent Veterans Health Administration (VA) and non‐VA prescriptions for opioids and sedative‐hypnotic medications among post‐9/11 …
Abstract: People with chronic pain and comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report more severe pain and poorer quality of life than those with chronic pain alone. This …