The prevalence of chronotype and associations with patient-reported outcomes among military Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and COMISA

Abstract: Objective: Among military veterans, it is unclear whether insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) carry disproportionate …

Patient preferences for technology-assisted patient-reported outcomes measurement of mental health symptoms among Veterans: Cross-sectional survey

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veterans Health Administration is promoting patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) collection for measurement-based mental health care. Understanding …

The unreliability of two publicly reported outcome quality measures for characterizing health care quality within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract:Objective: To estimate the reliability of two outcome quality measures in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) data using three different methods. Study Setting and …

Urine metabolites as indicators of chronic pain and related symptoms in active-duty service members: A secondary data analysis of a pragmatic clinical trial with SMART design

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is a major cause of distress and disability, and biomarkers may aid in the assessment and treatment of it. Urine metabolites may be valuable …

Are virtual complementary and integrative therapies as effective as in-person therapies? Examining patient-reported outcomes among Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: Background: Virtual complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapy availability increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but little is known about effectiveness. We …

Measuring patient well-being during whole-person clinical care: Lessons from the Veterans Health Administration well-beings signs implementation pilot

Abstract: Background: Measuring patient well-being during clinical care may enhance patient-centered communication and treatment planning. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) …

Examining patient reported outcome measures for phantom limb pain: Measurement use in a sample of Veterans with amputation

Abstract: Purpose: Phantom limb pain (PLP) is treated with medications and non-drug treatments. Best clinical practices for measuring treatment outcomes have not been defined. The …

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 …

Discharge opioid dose indirectly associated with functional outcomes 2 weeks after shoulder and knee arthroscopy in a US military sample

Abstract: Introduction: Postsurgical opioid utilization may be directly and indirectly associated with a range of patient-related and surgery-related factors, above and beyond pain …

The effect of prosthetic limb sophistication and amputation level on self-reported mobility and satisfaction with mobility

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To determine if lower limb prosthesis (LLP) sophistication is associated with patient-reported mobility and/or mobility satisfaction, and if these associations …

Examining the Veterans Health Administration whole health model of care within the context of posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration's Whole Health system of care focuses on offering veterans holistic health approaches and tailoring health care to individual's goals …

Changes in patient-reported outcomes associated with receiving whole health in the Veteran Health Administration (VHA)’s National Demonstration Project

Abstract: Background: Whole Health (WH) is a patient-centered model of care being implemented by the Veterans Health Administration. Little is known about how use of WH services …