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  • Author: Hope A. Salameh
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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 …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

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 …

Family / Relationships Mental Health Peer reviewed

Was training enough? Examining the implementation of evidence-based psychotherapies for depression in Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Three evidence-based psychotherapies for depression (D-EBPs)—cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, acceptance and commitment therapy for depression, and …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Rates and reasons for veteran mental health service utilization following completion of evidence-based trauma-focused treatment for PTSD

Abstract: Despite the effectiveness of prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in reducing symptoms of PTSD and …

Mental Health

Advancing Pharmacological Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder (ADaPT-OUD): an Implementation Trial in Eight Veterans Health Administration Facilities

Abstract: Background: Identifying effective strategies to improve access to medication treatments for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is imperative. Within the Veterans Health …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed