Pain after combat injury in male UK military personnel deployed to Afghanistan

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic pain after injury poses a serious health burden. As a result of advances in medical technology, ever more military personnel survive severe combat …

Bidirectional associations between pain and perceived stress among Veterans: Depressive disorder as a predisposing factor

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Military veterans who were injured in combat very often report pain along with co-occurring perceived stress and preexisting depressive disorder. The systems …

Management of chronic pain secondary to temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials

Abstract:Objective: We explored the comparative effectiveness of available therapies for chronic pain associated with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Design: Systematic review …

Integrative approach for women with fibromyalgia in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center: An observational study

Abstract: Fibromyalgia, a complex condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, presents a significant burden on individuals and healthcare systems. This …

Mild traumatic brain injury in the maturing brain: an investigation of symptoms and cognitive performance in soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The majority of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are classified as mild and occur in young individuals. The course of recovery varies but can result in chronic …

The psychometric strength & patient centeredness of the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale

Abstract: To address the erroneous claims made by Costantino and colleagues regarding the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS) as an inadequate patient-reported outcome …

A non-inferiority randomized controlled trial comparing behavioral sleep interventions in women veterans: an examination of pain outcomes

Abstract: Objective: Insomnia is known to exacerbate pain symptoms. The Purpose of the present study was to compare the secondary effects of cognitive behavioral therapy for …

Complementary and integrative medicine prevalence and utilization in international military and veteran settings and communities: a systematic review

Abstract: Introduction Active duty military personnel and veterans have unique and complex health needs, with the high demands of military life often leading to chronic physical …

The use and perceptions of the defense and veterans pain rating scale by nursing personnel

Abstract: Background: In 2010, the Office of the US Army Surgeon General recommended the Veterans Administration (VA) assess pain using the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale …

Impact of mindfulness training and yoga on injury and pain-related impairment: a group randomized trial in basic combat training

Abstract: Introduction: Service members are at risk for pain-related difficulties in functioning and physical injury. Previous studies suggest that mindfulness training (MT) and …

A Qualitative Study of the Latter Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients Living With Chronic Pain

Abstract:This qualitative study examined the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of patients living with chronic pain (CP). Patients referred to an interdisciplinary pain …

Patient-centeredness and psychometric properties of the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale 2.0 (DVPRS)

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess the patient-centeredness and psychometric properties of the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale 2.0 (DVPRS) as a patient-reported …