Initial long-term opioid prescriptions among Veterans with and without kidney disease

Abstract:Approximately 50% of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have chronic pain. This pain is often severe and associated with poor quality of life, contributing to …

Opioid prescriptions for low back pain among military-connected older adults across multiple care systems

Abstract: Background: Untreated low back pain (LBP) in older adults can lead to disability and development of chronicity. Due to the potential development of medical comorbidities …

Examining disparities in regional anesthesia utilization, opioid prescriptions, and pain scores among patients who received primary or revision total knee arthroplasty at a Veterans Affairs medical center: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most performed surgical operations in the United States. Managing postoperative pain after TKA is of vital …

Musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy among Veterans: associations with health and health care utilization

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is more likely to be diagnosed in veterans compared with the general population; however, MSK pain during pregnancy has not been …

Opioid prescription clusters associated with early or unplanned military separation

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Early/unplanned military separation in Active Component U.S. service members can result in reduced readiness during periods of high-tempo combat and …

Changes in opioid prescribing in veterans with headache during the COVID-19 pandemic: A regression discontinuity in time analysis

Abstract: To determine changes in opioid prescribing among veterans with headaches during the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic by comparing the stay-at-home phase …

Postpartum opioid use among military health system beneficiaries

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with opioid prescriptions to postpartum patients among TRICARE beneficiaries …