Cognitive Behavioral Therapy May Increase Acceptance of Chronic Pain
A group-based cognitive behavioral therapy intervention may improve pain-related acceptance in veterans with chronic pain.
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Analgesic Prescribing Changes Not Associated With Reported Changes in OA Pain Among Veterans
Researchers examined pain intensity ratings in veterans with OA to determine if changes in published analgesic policies and initiatives affect patient outcomes.
Dual Prescription Receipt and Risk for Opioid Overdose Death in Veterans
Veterans who received opioid prescriptions from both the VA and Medicare Part D providers were more likely to unintentionally but fatally overdose on opioids.
Moderate, Severe Chronic Pain May Be Associated With Suicide Risk in Veterans
Pain intensity may represent a reliable indicator of suicide risk in veterans.
President Rejects VA Mission Act, Despite Signing Bill Into Law
Despite adding his signature to the VA Mission Act, President Donald Trump is now fighting a bipartisan plan to fund the much-needed expansion to veterans’ health care.
Congress Approves Bill Expanding Private Care for VA Patients
Patients served by the beleaguered Veterans Affairs health system may have wider access to private care, thanks to a bill approved Wednesday by the Senate.
Predicting Suicidal Ideation in Veterans With Chronic Pain
A number of factors including chronic pain co-occurring with posttraumatic stress disorder and pain interference may predict suicidal ideation and violent impulses in US veterans with chronic pain.
Assessing Outcomes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain
Neuropsychological performance may not be associated with the improvements in pain interference observed after an 8-week Acceptance and Commitment Therapy program in veterans with chronic pain.
Opioid Prescribing Trends in the Veterans Health Administration
Opioid prescribing trends in the Veterans Health Administration from 2010 to 2016 followed similar trajectories as non-VHA settings, peaking around 2012 then declining.
Opioid Use Low Among Veterans With Recent Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis
Opioid use was shown to be relatively low in veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan with recently diagnosed traumatic brain injuries, but approximately one-quarter of those who initiated opioids were chronic users.
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