• Author: Rhonda M. Williams
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Potential mediators of the effects of clinical hypnosis, mindfulness meditation, and pain education on chronic pain in Veterans

Abstract: Psychological interventions have reliable but modest effects on chronic pain outcomes, but our understanding of the mechanisms that underlie these effects remains …

The clinical rollout of a novel intervention for Veterans with persistent post-concussive symptoms: Protocol for a pragmatic 2-site trial of On-TRACC

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Veterans with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) often report persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS). Clinical care guidelines …

Clinically meaningful change following compensatory cognitive training in Veterans with a history of mild traumatic brain injury: A brief report

Abstract: Compensatory Cognitive Training (CCT) is a group-based cognitive rehabilitation intervention that has been shown to improve cognition following mild traumatic brain …

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 …

Progress toward meaning-as-goal and its association with pain, functioning, and global meaning and purpose among Veterans with co-occurring chronic pain and PTSD

Abstract: Background: Co-occurring chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poorer physical and mental functioning and well-being. Treatments often …

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 …

Neuropsychological correlates of PTSD and depressive symptom improvement in compensatory cognitive training for Veterans with a history of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), depression, and PTSD are highly prevalent in post-9/11 veterans. With the comorbidity of depression and PTSD in …

Gender differences in prosthesis-related outcomes among veterans: Results of a national survey of US veterans

Abstract: Background: Women with lower extremity amputations (LEAs) tend to have poorer prosthesis-related outcomes than men, although the literature is sparse. To our knowledge, …

Differences in Prosthetic Prescription Between Men and Women Veterans After Transtibial or Transfemoral Lower-Extremity Amputation: A Longitudinal Cohort Study (2005-2018)

Abstract: The objective was to evaluate whether prosthetic prescription differed by gender and the extent to which differences were mediated by measured factors. Study design was a …

Effects of Hypnosis, Mindfulness Meditation, and Education for Chronic Pain on Substance Use in Veterans: A Supplementary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract: Purpose/Objective: To examine the impact of three behavioral interventions for chronic pain on substance use. Research Method/Design: Participants were 328 Veterans with …