Targeting chronic pain care to rural women Veterans: A feasibility pilot

Abstract: For rural women veterans, significant barriers exist in accessing high-quality, multicomponent behavioral pain self-management interventions. As such, a telehealth …

Targeting chronic pain care to rural women Veterans: A feasibility pilot

Abstract: For rural women veterans, significant barriers exist in accessing high-quality, multicomponent behavioral pain self-management interventions. As such, a telehealth …

Patients experience improvements in pain and quality of life when treated at a physician led integrative medicine clinic at a large air force military treatment facility

Abstract: Objective: A large percentage of military treatment facilities (MTFs) offer at least one type of complementary medicine and 80 % of patients surveyed felt that …

Hidden battle beyond the battlefield: Unmasking chronic pain among military personnel

Abstract: This commentary discusses the findings and implications of a recent study by Bader et al. (2023) on changes in pain-related physical, mental, and social health outcomes …

Buprenorphine for the treatment of military-related PTSD with treatment-resistant depression and unexpected benefit for chronic pain: Case report

Abstract: The prevalence of treatment-resistant depression within global and military populations highlights the need for novel treatment approaches beyond monoamine …

Exploring Veterans' experiences accessing chronic pain treatment in the Veterans Affairs' Community Care Network

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is common among Veterans, and rural Veterans commonly struggle obtaining chronic pain care due to large travel distances to the nearest Veterans …

Progress toward meaning-as-goal and its association with pain, functioning, and global meaning and purpose among Veterans with co-occurring chronic pain and PTSD

Abstract: Background: Co-occurring chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poorer physical and mental functioning and well-being. Treatments often …

Chronic fatigue syndrome in military Veterans with chronic pain: An investigation into prevalence, sociodemographic characteristics, psychiatric comorbidities, and healthcare usage

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness characterized by persistent fatigue (>six months) among other symptoms. Pain symptoms (e.g., muscle and joint …

Canadian Veterans’ experiences of living with chronic pain: A descriptive qualitative study

Abstract:Background: An estimated 30% of veterans live with chronic pain, compared to 20% of Canadians in the general population. Veterans face health care challenges upon release …

Exploring the experience of pain and pain management for pregnant and postpartum Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: Background: To examine how veterans experience and treat pain during the perinatal period, we conducted a qualitative study to explore the experiences of pain, pain …

Problematic anger among military personnel after combat deployment: Prevalence and risk factors

Abstract: Background: Problematic anger, characterized by excessive frequency, intensity, and duration of anger which causes substantial emotional distress and functional …

Telehealth mindfulness-based interventions for chronic pain: The LAMP randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Importance: Although mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are evidence-based treatments for chronic pain and comorbid conditions, implementing them at scale poses many …