• Author: David E. Reed
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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 …

Ethnoracial inequities in social stressors and patterns of alcohol use in a population of United States transgender Veterans

Abstract: Background: Due to marginalization, transgender and people of color living in the United States (U.S.) experience disparities in social determinants of health and mental …

Physical health correlates of co-occurring chronic pain and PTSD among U.S. Veterans: Results from a nationally representative study

Abstract: Co-occurring chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects between 4%-8% of the U.S. veteran population. A large body of research has documented the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Co-occurring chronic pain and PTSD among US military Veterans: Prevalence, correlates, and function

Abstract: Background: The prevalence of co-occurring chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has yet to be established in a nationally representative sample of US …

The mediating role of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in pain cognitions among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are highly prevalent among Veterans with chronic pain. Considerable research has examined the intersection of chronic …

Examining the Veterans Health Administration whole health model of care within the context of posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration's Whole Health system of care focuses on offering veterans holistic health approaches and tailoring health care to individual's goals …

VHA whole health services and complementary and integrative health therapies: a gateway to evidence-based mental health treatment

Abstract: Background: Engagement in evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) among veterans with behavioral health conditions is often low. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is …