Treatment barriers and preferences among Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain and alcohol use in primary care

Abstract: Chronic pain and alcohol use commonly co-occur and are associated with considerable functional impairment. Many patients with chronic pain present to primary care, and …

Telecollaborative pain care for rural Veterans: The role of nurse care managers within interdisciplinary teams

Abstract: Background: Non-pharmacologic interventions are a first-line treatment for chronic pain. Yet, availability of these treatments may be reduced for those living in rural …

The acceptability, feasibility, and usability of a virtual reality pain education and rehabilitation program for Veterans: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Introduction: Persistent pain is a leading cause of medical discharges for Veterans. Pain science education (PSE) aims to better people's understanding about pain and is …

VA primary care patients with chronic pain: A comparison of healthcare utilization and patient characteristics across alcohol risk categories

Abstract: Chronic pain is common in primary care and can be influenced by alcohol use. Co-occurring pain and at-risk alcohol use is associated with poor outcomes, but the …

Physical health correlates of co-occurring chronic pain and PTSD among U.S. Veterans: Results from a nationally representative study

Abstract: Co-occurring chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects between 4%-8% of the U.S. veteran population. A large body of research has documented the …

Non-pharmacological interventions for Veterans living with chronic pain: a scoping review and intervention map

Abstract: Purpose: To describe the content of studied intervention programs, the rationale/mechanism and outcomes from these studies and the limitations and gaps within the …

Perspectives on an integrated acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness meditation program: A qualitative study of Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: To maximize the delivery and efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), there is a need to better understand the lived experiences of individuals undergoing …

Common interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer spine pain: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials

Abstract:Objective: To address the comparative effectiveness of common interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer (axial or radicular) spine pain. Design: Systematic review …

Virtual and in-person chronic pain management outcomes: A retrospective observational study

Abstract:Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated alternate modes of delivery of chronic pain management programs. The aim of this retrospective observational study was to …

Associations of chronic pain and PTSD factors among military personnel: An exploration of the mutual maintenance model

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pain is common among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) service members and Veterans. This has prompted investigators to develop theoretical models that …

Chronic pain as a long-term burden for Veterans

Abstract: Chronic pain has often been demonstrated to have significant downstream effects on quality of life, mental and physical health, and can have severe economic and social …

Examining the epigenetic transmission of risk for chronic pain associated with paternal post-traumatic stress disorder: A focus on Veteran populations

Abstract: Chronic pain is a public health problem that significantly reduces quality of life. Although the aetiology is often unknown, recent evidence suggests that susceptibility …