Reducing opioid reliance in Veterans using a whole health education and shared medical appointment care model

Abstract: Reducing opioid reliance in chronic pain treatment may best be accomplished with interdisciplinary teams. Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) are one format whereby an …

New Weapons in the Battle Against Type 2 Diabetes in Veterans: Shared Medical Appointments and Conversation Maps

Abstract: This quality improvement pilot study explored the effect of using Conversation Maps (CMs) during shared medical appointments (SMA) on diabetes knowledge, self-efficacy, …

Preliminary Evidence on the Association of Complementary and Integrative Health Care Program Participation and Medical Cost in Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Transforming Health and Resilience through Integration of Values-based Experiences (THRIVE) is a complimentary and integrative health program. THRIVE is …