A Qualitative Study of the Latter Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients Living With Chronic Pain

Abstract:This qualitative study examined the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of patients living with chronic pain (CP). Patients referred to an interdisciplinary pain …

Yoga is effective for treating chronic pain in Veterans with Gulf War Illness at long-term follow-up

Abstract: Background: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Gulf War Illness (GWI) recommend integrative health approaches such as yoga for relief from symptoms, yet little is known …

Transition needs among Veterans living with chronic pain: a systematic review

Abstract: A third of Canadian Armed Forces veterans report difficulty adjusting to post-military life. Moreover, an estimated 40% of Canadian veterans live with chronic pain, which …

Barriers to accessing pain management services among Veterans with bipolar disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify barriers veterans with bipolar disorder face to accessing chronic pain management services within a Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. DATA …

Increasing risk of cannabis use disorder among U.S. veterans with chronic pain: 2005-2019

Abstract: In the United States, cannabis is increasingly used to manage chronic pain. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients are disproportionately affected by pain and may …

Establishing cut-offs for the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for people living with chronic pain

Abstract:Introduction: This study aimed to establish clinically informed sub-group cut-offs for the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) by examining correlations and main and …

Reducing opioid reliance in Veterans using a whole health education and shared medical appointment care model

Abstract: Reducing opioid reliance in chronic pain treatment may best be accomplished with interdisciplinary teams. Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) are one format whereby an …

A population-based investigation into the prevalence of chronic fatigue syndrome in United States military Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness characterized by persistent fatigue among other symptoms. Pain symptoms are common and included in the diagnostic …

Pain trajectories among US Veterans during Covid-19

Abstract: Physical pain is highly prevalent among military veterans. As stress can impact pain, COVID-19-related stressors may have heightened pain among veterans. A prospective …

Evaluating the benefits of a second pain treatment following a clinical trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine the value of including an open label phase after a clinical trial of pain treatments by examining participant characteristics and potential …

Mmpi-2-rf profiles of treatment-seeking veterans in a va pain clinic and associations with markers of physical performance

Abstract: Chronic pain is a debilitating condition for many military Veterans and is associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study examined the Minnesota …

Graded chronic pain scale revised: validation in a veteran sample

Abstract: Objective: The Graded Chronic Pain Scale (GCPS) is frequently used in pain research and treatment to classify mild, bothersome, and high impact chronic pain. This study's …