A functional restoration program for active duty service members with chronic pain: Examining the impact of co-occurring PTSD on treatment response

Abstract: Introduction: Standard medical intervention for chronic pain may be less effective in the presence of co-occurring PTSD. Functional restoration programs (FRPs), which …

Outpatient prescriptions for insomnia medications during the first year following combat-related amputations

Abstract: Introduction: Sleep-related disorders are associated with pain, fatigue, and deficits in cognitive performance, which may interfere with successful rehabilitation. The …

Relationships between applied mindfulness practice, chronic pain, and pain-related functioning in Veterans

Abstract: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been shown to improve chronic pain and associated conditions like depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. However, there is …

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

Abstract: Aim: Medical cannabis use is legal in most U.S. states for chronic pain. Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) patients are disproportionately affected by such pain and …

Development and pilot administration of the amputation-related pain and sensation assessment tool

Abstract: Purpose: To develop and administer an assessment tool for facilitating patient-clinician discussions regarding amputation-related pain and sensation. Materials and …

Cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp oil use in Veterans using a VA pain clinic: a cross-sectional survey study

Abstract: Background: Many United States veterans utilize prescription opioids to treat chronic pain symptoms and are subsequently at risk for opioid and alcohol misuse. As more …

Development of chronic pain conditions among women in the military health system

Abstract: Importance: The incidence of chronic pain has been increasing over the last decades and may be associated with the stress of deployment in active-duty servicewomen (ADSW) …

Implementation, intervention, and downstream costs for implementation of a multidisciplinary complex pain clinic in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: To determine the budget impact of implementing multidisciplinary complex pain clinics (MCPCs) for Veterans Health Administration (VA) patients living with …

Ketamine in the effective management of chronic pain, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder for Veterans: A meta-analysis and systematic review

Abstract:Introduction: Ketamine has emerged as a promising treatment alternative for the management of chronic pain. Despite encouraging findings in civilian populations, and …

Canadian Armed Forces Veterans living with chronic pain

Abstract: According to the Canadian Medical Association Journal, military veterans in Canada experience chronic pain at a higher rate than the civilian population, with 41% of …

Emotional awareness and expression therapy vs cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain in older Veterans: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Importance: Chronic pain is common and disabling in older adults, and psychological interventions are indicated. However, the gold standard approach, cognitive-behavioral …

Comorbid chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder: Current rates and psychiatric comorbidities among US military Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: This study reports rates of comorbid chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among U.S. military veterans and rates of psychiatric …