Mental health predictors of response to standard medical intervention at a military pain specialty clinic

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain among active duty service members can negatively impact operational readiness and contributes to significant health care costs within military …

Association between clinical depression, anxiety, and chronic pain in the active duty Army personnel

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain is highly prevalent among soldiers leading to costly impacts on disability and readiness. Depression and anxiety (D&A) are frequently comorbid …

Association of chronic pain with alcohol consumption and tobacco use in active duty Soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain and lifestyle habits, namely alcohol consumption and tobacco use, impact soldier readiness. This study examines the relationship between …

Chronic pain and childhood adversity experiences among U.S. military personnel

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain in a military population is prevalent, is costly, and can limit daily activities and affect soldier readiness. It has been associated with …

Factors associated with chronic pain intensity in U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain is prevalent among U.S. military personnel and veterans. The effectiveness of evidence-based pain treatments can be boosted with knowledge of …

Changes in pain among housed and unhoused U.S. veterans after receiving battlefield acupuncture at one medical center

Abstract: This study reports on 54 homeless and 53 stably housed veterans who received battlefield acupuncture (BFA) between September 2018 and October 2022. Linear mixed-effects …

Gender differences in PTSD severity and pain outcomes: baseline Results from the LAMP trial

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain are highly prevalent comorbid conditions. Veterans dually burdened by PTSD and chronic pain experience …

The use and perceptions of the defense and veterans pain rating scale by nursing personnel

Abstract: Background: In 2010, the Office of the US Army Surgeon General recommended the Veterans Administration (VA) assess pain using the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale …

Using a whole health approach to build biopsychosocial-spiritual personal health plans for veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Chronic pain affects over 50 million Americans per year and costs society billions of dollars annually. It is widely accepted that the biomedical model is outdated and …

Medical cannabis use among Canadian veterans and non-veterans: a national survey

Abstract: Background: Medical cannabis (MC) is used by Canadian Veterans to manage a wide range of health issues. However, there is little information comparing the reasons for MC …

Chronic pain, cannabis legalisation, and cannabis use disorder among patients in the US Veterans Health Administration system, 2005 to 2019: a repeated, cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: Cannabis use disorder is associated with considerable comorbidity and impairment in functioning, and prevalence is increasing among adults with chronic pain. …

Experiences of Veteran and Civilian Patients in Exploratory Yoga Sessions for Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Background: Yoga integrates all aspects of self, with biological, mental, intellectual, and spiritual elements. The practice of yoga aligns with the biopsychosocial …