Temporal trends in opioid-related care and pain among Veterans at the end of life

Abstract: Context: In response to the opioid crisis, federal guidelines were implemented, including the Veterans Health Administration's (VA) Opioid Safety Initiative in 2013. The …

A scoping review on the efficacy/effectiveness and utilization of complementary and integrative health for pain in the military health system

Abstract: Introduction: This scoping review evaluated the efficacy/effectiveness and utilization of complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies for pain management within …

Common interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer spine pain: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials

Abstract:Objective: To address the comparative effectiveness of common interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer (axial or radicular) spine pain. Design: Systematic review …

Virtual and in-person chronic pain management outcomes: A retrospective observational study

Abstract:Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated alternate modes of delivery of chronic pain management programs. The aim of this retrospective observational study was to …

A warm water immersion intervention for symptoms of PTSD in military Veterans: A qualitative descriptive study

Abstract: Background: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a substantial problem for Veterans and active members of armed forces across the globe, resulting in debilitating …

Home use therapies for pain, disability, and quality of life in military service members with a musculoskeletal injury: An updated systematic review meta-analysis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injury can negatively affect service members by compromising job performance and readiness. These injuries can impact the service …

Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for pain management for Veterans separating from military service: Study protocol of a hybrid type 2 study testing implementation facilitation versus training-as-usual

Abstract: Background: Veterans transitioning to civilian life often have chronic pain from service-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) with higher risk for substance misuse. …

The association of pain screening and pain level with suicide among U.S. Veterans with comorbid musculoskeletal and bipolar disorder diagnoses

Abstract: Background: High suicide rates are documented among persons with bipolar disorder diagnoses and pain diagnoses, but few studies have examined the association of pain with …

Grief on pain and quality of life in combat Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Background: Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder (PCBD) comprises a set of grief symptoms that are often linked to other psychological conditions such as PTSD and …

Canadian Veterans’ experiences of living with chronic pain: A descriptive qualitative study

Abstract:Background: An estimated 30% of veterans live with chronic pain, compared to 20% of Canadians in the general population. Veterans face health care challenges upon release …

Symptomatic recovery from concussion in military service members with and without associated bodily injuries

Abstract: Research has found that service members (SMs) with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and co-occurring bodily injuries endorse lower chronic postconcussive symptom …

Reductions in PTSD severity precede reductions in pain intensity among Veterans receiving intensive treatment

Abstract: Objective: Chronic pain often co-occurs with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The mutual maintenance hypothesis proposes that there may be shared underlying …