Entangled bodies: Reimagining women’s chronic pain experience in the military through a new materialist perspective

Abstract: Women in military contexts navigate chronic pain shaped by intersecting social, institutional, and material factors. Military institutions, grounded in masculine ideals, …

Impact of military lifestyle on the health of military personnel and Veterans with chronic pain: A meta-synthesis

Abstract: Introduction: This study explored the experiences of military personnel with chronic pain accessing care during their service and their transition to civilian life. …

Pain intensity and alcohol use behavior among Veterans with chronic pain: The moderating role of chronic pain acceptance

Abstract:The co-occurrence of chronic pain and unhealthy alcohol use is common among veterans and associated with worse treatment outcomes and greater functional impairment …

Exploring the relationship between changes in negative posttrauma cognitions and pain intensity in Veterans undergoing intensive treatment

Abstract: Objective: This study examined whether improvements in posttrauma cognitions during intensive posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment were associated with reduced …

Mindfulness practice time and quality in Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Mindfulness interventions are associated with improvements in multiple areas of health, including chronic pain functioning, but little is known about how these …

Complementary and integrative health therapies and pain: Delivery through Veterans Affairs and community care

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 …

Sleep impairment and chronic pain in the military: A scoping review

Abstract: This scoping review explores the bidirectional association between chronic pain and sleep disorders in military personnel. It aims to identify gaps in existing studies, …

Expectancies for alcohol analgesia and drinking behavior among Veterans with chronic pain: The moderating role of discrimination in medical settings

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Chronic pain and alcohol use are highly prevalent and frequently co-occur among U.S. military veterans. Expectancies for alcohol analgesia …

Exploring the protective properties of perceived military and non-military social support in relation to perceived substance abuse among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Perceived social support serves as a protective factor in the course of chronic pain and substance use disorders in civilian populations, but the role of …

Evaluation of low-dose naltrexone use for chronic pain conditions in a Veteran population

Abstract: The article evaluates the prescribing practices and effectiveness of low-dose naltrexone for chronic pain management in a veteran population. Topics include the …

Perceptions of the impact and utility of battlefield acupuncture among Veterans experiencing homelessness: A qualitative pilot study

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand homeless veterans' perspectives on the utility and impact of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA). Design: A qualitative …

Predictors of chronic pain, chronic opioid use and neuropathic pain in Ukrainian military patients with isolated thoracic injuries sustained during the Russia-Ukraine conflict: A single-centre prospective observational study

Abstract: PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the rate and predictors of (a) chronic pain, (b) chronic opioid use and (c) neuropathic pain in Ukrainian military …