How Army Veterans Cope with Chronic Pain: A Grounded Theory Approach

Abstract: Many veterans suffer chronic pain, which may be exacerbated by military shaped attitudes to health. There is a paucity of research that explores veterans’ experiences …

Answering the call to address chronic pain in military service members and veterans: progress in improving pain care and restoring health

Abstract: Chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) in military and veteran populations mirrors the experience of chronic pain in America; however, these two populations have unique …

Veterans and Chronic Pain

Abstract: Musculoskeletal problems are the commonest reason for medical discharge in all the British armed forces. By definition, these problems are chronic and resistant to …

The relationship between PTSD and chronic pain: Mediating role of coping strategies and depression

Abstract: People with chronic pain and comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report more severe pain and poorer quality of life than those with chronic pain alone. This …

First Person Life History Account of Using NLP for Pain Management and Physical Recovery Post Traumatic Accident

Abstract: This article provides a first person case study of the use of neuro linguistic programming (NLP) tools and techniques, and touches on the use of NLP with a veteran …

VHA DIRECTIVE 2009-053: Pain Management

PURPOSE: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive provides policy and implementation procedures for the improvement of pain management consistent with the VHA National …