• Author: Erin E. Krebs
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Associations of cannabis and tobacco use with suicide attempt, suicide death, and overdose death among Veterans prescribed opioid analgesics

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Little is known if cannabis and tobacco use are indicators of suicide-related risks. This longitudinal study examined associations between cannabis and …

Patient engagement activities and infrastructure among US Veterans Affairs national research networks

Abstract: Background: Meaningful engagement of patients in the research process is a growing component of learning health systems; however, few studies have examined efforts to …

Incorporating patient and provider voices into the Veterans pain care organizational improvement comparative effectiveness study: Informing future implementation

Abstract: Background: Clinicians and healthcare systems have little evidence available to guide effective strategies to manage pain while reducing opioid use. The Veterans Pain …

What makes for a positive patient experience in chronic pain care? A qualitative evaluation of factors affecting Veteran patient satisfaction across two individualized pain care interventions in VA primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans are at high risk for pain-related disability, medication overdose, and opioid-related deaths. In response, Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare systems …

What makes for a positive patient experience in chronic pain care? A qualitative evaluation of factors affecting Veteran patient satisfaction across two individualized pain care interventions in VA primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans are at high risk for pain-related disability, medication overdose, and opioid-related deaths. In response, Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare systems …

Perceived companionship is associated with pain severity but not opioid tapering among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is more prevalent among Veterans than in the general population, and greater social support is linked to better pain outcomes and emotional …

Perceived companionship is associated with pain severity but not opioid tapering among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is more prevalent among Veterans than in the general population, and greater social support is linked to better pain outcomes and emotional …

Rehabilitation & engineering center for optimizing Veteran engagement & reintegration (RECOVER): Transdisciplinary collaborations to drive change in participation in Veterans

Abstract: The Rehabilitation & Engineering Center for Optimizing Veteran Engagement & Reintegration (RECOVER) is a newly funded VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Center …

Tele-collaborative outreach to rural patients with chronic pain: Pragmatic effectiveness trial protocol for the CORPs study

Abstract: Background: Despite the increased availability of evidence-based treatments for chronic pain, many patients in rural areas experience poor access to services. Patients …

Development and pilot administration of the amputation-related pain and sensation assessment tool

Abstract: Purpose: To develop and administer an assessment tool for facilitating patient-clinician discussions regarding amputation-related pain and sensation. Materials and …

It feels like health care with the patient in mind: VA patient and staff perspectives on self-collected HPV testing

Abstract: Purpose: Self-collected testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) is poised to transform cervical cancer screening. Self-tests demonstrate similar accuracy to …

Examining patient reported outcome measures for phantom limb pain: Measurement use in a sample of Veterans with amputation

Abstract: Purpose: Phantom limb pain (PLP) is treated with medications and non-drug treatments. Best clinical practices for measuring treatment outcomes have not been defined. The …