Optimizing postoperative opioid prescribing in Veterans undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasties

Abstract: Opioid prescribing following orthopedic surgeries, such as total hip arthroplasties (THA) and total knee arthroplasties (TKA), is a critical focus area given the risks of …

Adaptation of the Motivational Interviewing Skills Code to identify client language predicting reduced opioid use risk and increased use of alternative pain care strategies in Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Motivational Interviewing may be an ideal communication style to use in conjunction with Collaborative Care to address opioid risk, as it can facilitate the …

U.S. military Veteran perspectives on barriers and facilitators to medication treatment for opioid use disorder

Abstract:Background: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a significant public health concern for approximately 60,000 Unites States (U.S.) military veterans and retention is challenging …

Naloxone outreach to Veterans experiencing homelessness at CTRS tiny shelters

Abstract: In response to the increase in opioid-related deaths among veterans experiencing homelessness (VEH), we identified the urgent need to prevent opioid overdose. We …

Longitudinal evaluation examining implementation and sustainment of an opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution among Veterans who are unstably housed

Abstract: Background: Rigorous implementation evaluations are needed to understand factors that influence implementation and sustainability of evidence-based interventions across …

The impact of chiropractic care on opioid prescriptions in Veterans Health Administration patients receiving low back pain care

Abstract:Background: Key nonpharmacologic therapies, including those routinely provided by chiropractors, are recommended first-line treatments for low back pain (LBP). Little is …

The impact of chiropractic care on opioid prescriptions in Veterans Health Administration patients receiving low back pain care

Abstract: Background: Key nonpharmacologic therapies, including those routinely provided by chiropractors, are recommended first-line treatments for low back pain (LBP). Little is …

Evaluating the impact of buprenorphine on depressive symptoms among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Buprenorphine has demonstrated benefit for acute and chronic pain and various psychiatric disorders. However, many studies evaluating buprenorphine's effect on …

Chronic opioid prescription in Veterans with spinal cord injury: Prevalence and associated factors

Abstract: Objective: Chronic opioid use presents long-term health risks for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The purpose of the study was to characterize patterns and …

Greater coupling of pain intensity and opioid craving after delaying methadone dose among Veterans with opioid use disorder

Abstract: Aim: Individuals maintained on methadone commonly report greater pain between daily doses. Despite a strong theoretical link, little is known about the temporal …

Abuse disclosure and documentation in the medical record: An observational matched-cohort study in the US Military Health System

Abstract: Aim: This study aims to evaluate the overall incidence of abuse code documentation in the medical records of patients assigned female, and the relationships between abuse …

The associations of opioid and benzodiazepine prescriptions with injuries among US military Service Members

Abstract: Given the high rates of physical trauma and pain among service members, opioid-prescribing practices and use patterns have significant implications for the well-being of …