Abstract: Background: Use of complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies has increased over the past two decades. Accumulating evidence supports the effectiveness of CIH …
Abstract: Trauma-focused psychotherapy is the front-line treatment option for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, approximately two thirds of veterans who initiate such …
Abstract: Background: Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) services are a national priority for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system and can be effective …
Abstract: Background: The high prevalence and significant morbidity and mortality associated with chronic pain among veterans has made expansion of pain services within the …
Abstract: Introduction:Sleep problems commonly co-occur with chronic pain and are associated with distress and impairment. While behavioral interventions are recommended, patients …
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 …
Abstract: Background: Virtual complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapy availability increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but little is known about effectiveness. We …
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 …
Abstract: Objective: Beliefs and perceptions about pain intervention effectiveness when initiating a therapy may influence long-term engagement. This study examines how early …
Abstract: Background: Co-occurring chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poorer physical and mental functioning and well-being. Treatments often …
Abstract: Background: Acupuncture and chiropractic care are evidence-based pain management alternatives to opioids. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) provides this care in …
Abstract: More than 20 years ago the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (formerly Institute of Medicine) released a comprehensive report on the state of health …