How initial perceptions of the effectiveness of mind and body complementary and integrative health therapies influence long-term adherence in a pragmatic trial

Abstract: Objective: Beliefs and perceptions about pain intervention effectiveness when initiating a therapy may influence long-term engagement. This study examines how early …

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 …

Examining the psychological measures and feasibility of recreational trail rides in reducing cravings for addictive substances among Veterans: A replication pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Equine-assisted services have been gaining popularity as complementary therapies for a variety of populations with a diversity of diagnoses. Interventions …

Changes in pain among housed and unhoused U.S. veterans after receiving battlefield acupuncture at one medical center

Abstract: This study reports on 54 homeless and 53 stably housed veterans who received battlefield acupuncture (BFA) between September 2018 and October 2022. Linear mixed-effects …