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 …

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 …

Fibromyalgia diagnosis and treatment receipt in the U.S. military health system

Abstract: Introduction: Meta-analytic findings and clinical practice guidance recommend pharmacological (e.g., pregabalin, duloxetine, and milnacipran) and non-pharmacological …

Transforming Veteran rehabilitation care: Learnings from a remote digital approach for musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: While musculoskeletal pain (MSP) stands as the most prevalent health condition among Veterans, timely and high-quality care is often hindered due to access barriers. Team …

Small observational study of battlefield acupuncture for homeless-experienced Veterans

Abstract: Background: Homeless-experienced veterans (HEVs) are an important but challenging group to care for in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, and …

Do Veterans with risky substance use (RSU) use distinct pain treatment modalities?

Abstract: Background and objectives: Risky substance use (RSU) is common among people with chronic pain and is associated with worse pain treatment outcomes. Nonopioid treatment is …

Role of pain catastrophizing in the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain in different subgroups: An exploratory secondary data analysis using finite mixture models

Abstract: Introduction: Providing effective treatment for debilitating chronic pain is a challenge among many populations including military service members. Cognitive behavioral …

Patient-reported pain and physical health for acupuncture and chiropractic care delivered by Veterans Affairs versus community providers

Abstract: Background: Acupuncture and chiropractic care are evidence-based pain management alternatives to opioids. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) provides this care in …

Postsurgical Opioid Prescribing Among Veterans Using Community Care for Orthopedic Surgery at Non-VA Hospitals Compared to a VA Hospital with a Transitional Pain Service: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract: Background: The USA provides medical services to its military veterans through Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical centers. Passage of recent legislation has …

Calciphylaxis and Intractable Pain in a Veteran with Psychological Trauma History

Abstract: Guidelines are lacking for patients with calciphylaxis on renal replacement therapy, often leading to difficulty optimally treating these patients. A 60-year-old male …

Increased Pain in Veterans with Cancer - Time to Re-evaluate Opioid Prescribing Practices?

Abstract: The United States continues to grapple with an opioid epidemic, with opioid-related overdose deaths reaching unprecedented levels in 2021, surpassing 80,000 fatalities. …

Benchmark findings from a Veteran electronic patient-reported outcomes evaluation from a chronic pain management telehealth program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is a leading cause of disability and negatively impacts biological/physical, psychological, and social aspects of life resulting in significant …