• Author: Marianne S. Matthias
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Reaching rural Veterans: Applying mind-body skills for pain using a whole health telehealth intervention: The RAMP pilot study

Abstract: PURPOSE: The current study piloted a telehealth, multicomponent intervention for rural Veterans, to increase access to non-pharmacological approaches to managing chronic …

Therapist delivered massage for Veterans with chronic neck pain: A randomized control trial

Abstract: PURPOSE: Chronic neck pain is challenging to treat in Veterans. Massage therapy benefit evidence for musculoskeletal pain is building and massage is now included in …

A qualitative study of a new metric for estimating early-onset colorectal cancer risk in male Veterans: "Colon Age"

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In several Western nations, cancers of the colon and rectum have been steadily increasing in persons younger than age 50. Although the age at which to begin …

Use of cognitive‐behavioral therapy in a nation‐wide Veterans Health Administration sample: The role of clinic, therapist, and patient factors

Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective Data Sources and Study Setting Study Design Data Collection Principal Findings Conclusions To examine the use of CBT‐CP (Cognitive‐behavioral …

Role of the Veterans Health Administration’s LGBTQ+ Veteran care coordinators in facilitating care for transgender and gender-diverse Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals frequently encounter discrimination in health care settings. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) is …

Telehealth mindfulness-based interventions for chronic pain: The LAMP randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Importance: Although mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are evidence-based treatments for chronic pain and comorbid conditions, implementing them at scale poses many …

Care ally-assisted massage for veterans with chronic neck pain: TOMCATT results

Abstract: Purpose: Chronic neck pain (CNP) is prevalent and challenging to treat. Despite evidence of massage's effectiveness for CNP, multiple accessibility barriers exist. The …

Treatment goals and preferences of black Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: Understanding patient goals and preferences is critical in the context of complex conditions such as chronic pain. This need may be especially pronounced for Black …

Exploring gender differences in Veterans in a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial of mindfulness for chronic pain

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although studies have documented higher rates of chronic pain among women Veterans compared to men Veterans, there remains a lack of comprehensive information …

Findings from a peer-facilitated, social isolation intervention in the Veterans Health Administration healthcare system: A mixed-methods, pilot feasibility study

Abstract: Background: Social isolation is a global public health threat. Veterans are particularly at risk for social isolation due to high rates of comorbid physical and mental …

Veterans’ views of PARTNER-MH, a peer-led patient navigation intervention, to improve patient engagement in care and patient-clinician communication: A qualitative study

Abstract: In this study, we report on participants’ experiences of PARTNER-MH, a peer-led, patient-navigation intervention for racially and ethnically minoritized patients in …

Outcomes of a peer-led navigation program, PARTNER-MH, for racially minoritized Veterans receiving mental health services: a pilot randomized controlled trial to assess feasibility and acceptability

Abstract:This pilot study explored the feasibility and acceptability of PARTNER-MH, which aimed to engage racially diverse Veterans in mental health services, facilitate their …