2020
Daily Cannabis Users with Sickle Cell Disease Show Fewer Admissions than Others with Similar Pain Complaints
Curtis SA, Brandow AM, DeVeaux M, Zeltermam D, Devine L, Roberts JD. Daily Cannabis Users with Sickle Cell Disease Show Fewer Admissions than Others with Similar Pain Complaints. Cannabis And Cannabinoid Research 2020, 5: 255-262. PMID: 32923662, PMCID: PMC7480712, DOI: 10.1089/can.2019.0036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSickle cell diseaseDaily cannabis usersAnnual emergency room visitsSevere pain crisesEmergency room visitsHealth care utilizationCannabis usersCross-sectional studyPatient-reported measuresQuality of lifeSimilar disease severityHydroxyurea usePain crisisPain complaintsHospital admissionCare utilizationRoom visitsPain impactSeverity scoreDisease showAnnual admissionsCell diseaseER useDaily cannabisDisease severity
2017
Classifying clinical notes with pain assessment using machine learning
Fodeh SJ, Finch D, Bouayad L, Luther SL, Ling H, Kerns RD, Brandt C. Classifying clinical notes with pain assessment using machine learning. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing 2017, 56: 1285-1292. PMID: 29280092, PMCID: PMC6014866, DOI: 10.1007/s11517-017-1772-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain care qualityPain assessmentClinical notesChronic painMusculoskeletal diagnosesSignificant public health problemCharacteristics of patientsIntensity of painType of painPublic health problemPain sitesPain complaintsPatient reportsPainPatientsHealth problemsCare qualityFiscal year 2011Health recordsMillions of peopleComplete dataClinical applicationDiagnosisDemographic variablesWide spectrum
2013
Treating Pain in Patients Receiving Methadone Maintenance for Opioid Dependence
Alford D, Barry D, Fiellin D. Treating Pain in Patients Receiving Methadone Maintenance for Opioid Dependence. 2013, 31-37. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-6974-2_3.ChaptersPain complaintsOpioid dependenceMethadone maintenanceChronic painOpioid-dependent patientsIllicit opioid useTreatment of painOpioid usePrescription opioidsMaintenance treatmentPain perceptionClinical challengePainPsychiatric disordersPatientsMethadonePhysiologic toleranceEffective coping skillsComplaintsOpioidsMedicationsTreatmentCoping skillsLoss of controlAddictionSpecific Pain Complaints in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Screening Positive for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Moeller-Bertram T, Afari N, Mostoufi S, Fink D, Wright L, Baker D. Specific Pain Complaints in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Screening Positive for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2013, 55: 172-178. PMID: 23473449, DOI: 10.1016/j.psym.2013.01.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-traumatic stress disorderPain complaintsPositive PTSD screenPTSD screenAssociation of post-traumatic stress disorderCombat injuriesMental health differencesVeterans of Operations EnduringSelf-report questionnairesStress disorderHealth differencesBattery of self-report questionnairesDavidson Trauma ScaleOEF/OIF veteransAbdominal painIraqi FreedomLogistic regressionVeteransJoint achesTrauma ScalePainOperations EnduringOEF/OIFComplaintsDepression
2003
Veterans reports of pain and associations with ratings of health, health-risk behaviors, affective distress, and use of the healthcare system
Kerns RD, Otis J, Rosenberg R, Reid MC. Veterans reports of pain and associations with ratings of health, health-risk behaviors, affective distress, and use of the healthcare system. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2003, 40: 371. PMID: 15080222, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2003.09.0371.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPresence of painMental health servicesHealth risk behaviorsHealth servicesVHA primary care settingsVeterans Health Administration facilitiesUse of outpatientPain management strategiesPrimary care settingPrimary care providersRatings of healthEmotional distressSelf-rated healthIndex visitHealth-related concernsPain complaintsVHA facilitiesHigh prevalenceCare settingsCare providersPainMore outpatientGreater emotional distressAdministration facilitiesAlcohol use
2002
Differences in Pain-related Characteristics Among Younger and Older Veterans Receiving Primary Care
Reid MC, Crone KT, Otis J, Kerns RD. Differences in Pain-related Characteristics Among Younger and Older Veterans Receiving Primary Care. Pain Medicine 2002, 3: 102-107. PMID: 15102156, DOI: 10.1046/j.1526-4637.2002.02023.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCharacteristics of painPrimary careOlder veteransFunction of agePrescription pain medication useVeterans Affairs Medical CenterPain medication usePain intensity scoresPain-related disabilityPrimary care patientsPrimary care populationSite of painNumeric rating scaleRoutine office visitsPain-related characteristicsSelf-administered questionnaireOlder respondentsLeg painConstant painPain complaintsCare patientsMedication useBack painCare populationOffice visits
1991
Development of a sleep diary for chronic pain patients
Haythornthwaite J, Hegel M, Kerns R. Development of a sleep diary for chronic pain patients. Journal Of Pain And Symptom Management 1991, 6: 65-72. PMID: 2007794, DOI: 10.1016/0885-3924(91)90520-e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic pain patientsDaily sleep diariesPain patientsSleep onsetSleep diaryEarly morning awakeningFrequency of awakeningsDelayed sleep onsetQuality of sleepPain complaintsPain severityMorning awakeningUsual sleepPrevious night's sleepPatientsNight sleepSleepDiary itemsPsychometric propertiesOnsetPresent studyNumber of hoursRetrospective measuresAwakeningLow quality
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