Well-being of Veterans with chronic pain with fewer activities limited by pain: Life After Service Studies 2019 survey

Abstract: This study aimed to understand how common chronic pain is among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans and the characteristics that were related with having fewer …

Empower Veterans program (EVP): a chronic pain management program demonstrates positive outcomes among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is a highly prevalent health condition among veterans. Traditional pharmacological interventions present unique challenges for chronic pain …

Patient-provider shared decision-making, trust, and opioid misuse among US Veterans prescribed long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain

Abstract: Background: Patient-provider shared decision-making is associated with better treatment adherence and pain outcomes in opioid-specific pain management. One possible …

Transition to virtual care services during COVID-19 at Canadian pain clinics: survey and future recommendations

Abstract: Introduction. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare centers quickly adapted services into virtual formats. Pain clinics in Canada play a vital role in helping people …

Randomized controlled trial protocol of health coaching for veterans with complex chronic pain

Abstract: Pain predominant multisymptom illness (pain-CMI) refers to symptom-based conditions where pain is a primary symptom. There is initial evidence that health coaching may …

Opioid use disorder in the active service: Implications for intervention

Abstract: Military service members experience occupational-specific injuries that may result in chronic pain and comorbid behavioral health concerns. Data from the Defense Medical …

Examining the efficacy of a brief cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic pain (Brief CBT-CP) group delivered via VA Video Connect (VVC) among older adult Veterans

Abstract: To evaluate the effectiveness of a Brief CBT-CP Group delivered via VA Video Connect (VVC) among different age groups of Veterans with chronic noncancer pain being seen …

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 …

Yoga plus mantram repetition to reduce chronic pain in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder: A feasibility trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to report chronic pain than veterans without PTSD. Yoga has been shown to reduce both …

Video telehealth emotional awareness and expression therapy for older U.S. military Veterans with chronic pain: A pilot study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) targets trauma and emotional conflict to reduce or eliminate chronic pain, but video telehealth …

Benefits and concerns regarding use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes among people living with chronic pain: a qualitative research study.

Abstract: Objective. Although there is growing interest in medically authorized cannabis for chronic pain, little is known about patients’ perspectives. We explored perceptions …