• Journal: Journal of integrative and complementary medicine
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Use of complementary and integrative health therapies and chiropractic care among patients receiving long-term opioid therapy in the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Background: Use of complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies has increased over the past two decades. Accumulating evidence supports the effectiveness of CIH …

Collaborative learning to examine the feasibility and uptake of whole health coaching for rural-residing Veterans with multiple chronic conditions

Abstract: Introduction: Among rural communities, there is a growing occurrence of persons with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) who have many unmet health care needs. Innovative …

A scoping review on the efficacy/effectiveness and utilization of complementary and integrative health for pain in the military health system

Abstract: Introduction: This scoping review evaluated the efficacy/effectiveness and utilization of complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies for pain management within …

The association between complementary and integrative health service use and completion of a residential rehabilitation program for Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Objective: To explore the association between complementary and integrative health (CIH) service use and completion of a Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV) …

Reaching Veterans with cooccurring mental health conditions through the VA whole health system of care

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 …

Feasibility of a virtual adaptation of a yoga intervention for Veterans with chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Purpose/Objective: This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a yoga intervention for veterans with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and …

Trait mindfulness moderates treatment outcomes in a randomized controlled trial of mantram repetition program for Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objectives: This secondary analysis examined five facets of mindful awareness as potential moderators of clinical outcomes using data from a randomized controlled trial …

Small observational study of battlefield acupuncture for homeless-experienced Veterans

Abstract: Background: Homeless-experienced veterans (HEVs) are an important but challenging group to care for in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, and …

Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Military Populations with Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Background: Due to the limited role of chronic pain medication in military personnel and the distress caused to the military population, mindfulness-based therapy has …

Transforming healthcare: Whole Health in the VA—progress, challenges and cultural shifts

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 …

What we have learned about the implementation of Whole Health in the Veterans Administration

Abstract: As we have advanced the concept of Whole Health (WH) in the Veterans Administration over the past 10 years, we have had the unique advantage of working in a health care …

Changes in use of complementary and integrative health therapies at the Veterans Affairs: Findings from a whole health system pilot program

Abstract: Introduction: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched a Whole Health System pilot program in 18 VA ‘‘Flagship’’ medical centers in 2018 in part to expand …