2023
Graded chronic pain scale revised: validation in a Veteran sample
Taub C, Gordon K, Goulet J, Lee A, Mayhew M, Von Korff M, DeBar L, Kerns R. Graded chronic pain scale revised: validation in a Veteran sample. Pain Medicine 2023, 24: 1169-1175. PMID: 37220899, PMCID: PMC10546477, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnad068.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnalgesics, OpioidChronic PainHumansPain MeasurementSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsGraded Chronic Pain ScaleHigh-impact chronic painAdjusted odds ratioMild chronic painChronic Pain ScaleChronic painPain scaleConfidence intervalsLong-term opioid therapyHigh-risk populationOpioid therapyPain gradeUS veteransOdds ratioActivity limitationsPainPain researchLogistic regressionVeteran sampleHealth indicatorsStudy objectiveConvergent validityValidation studyVeteransPsychological variables
2020
Identifying Multisite Chronic Pain with Electronic Health Records Data
Von Korff M, DeBar LL, Deyo RA, Mayhew M, Kerns RD, Goulet JL, Brandt C. Identifying Multisite Chronic Pain with Electronic Health Records Data. Pain Medicine 2020, 21: 3387-3392. PMID: 32918481, PMCID: PMC7770230, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnaa295.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultChronic PainElectronic Health RecordsHumansOpioid-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesWashingtonConceptsMultisite chronic painElectronic health care dataChronic painChronic pain impactElectronic health recordsHealth care dataCare dataPain impactHealth recordsLong-term opioid useCommon chronic pain conditionsPain-related disabilityChronic pain conditionsKaiser Permanente NorthwestElectronic health record dataHealth record dataPositive predictive valueOpioid usePain severityPain conditionsDepressive symptomsPainPredictive valueEpidemiological researchRecord data
2017
Examining Gender as a Correlate of Self-Reported Pain Treatment Use Among Recent Service Veterans with Deployment-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Driscoll MA, Higgins D, Shamaskin-Garroway A, Burger A, Buta E, Goulet JL, Heapy A, Kerns RD, Brandt CA, Haskell SG. Examining Gender as a Correlate of Self-Reported Pain Treatment Use Among Recent Service Veterans with Deployment-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders. Pain Medicine 2017, 18: 1767-1777. PMID: 28379576, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnx023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCohort StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMusculoskeletal PainPain ManagementSelf ReportSex DistributionSurveys and QuestionnairesVeteransConceptsPain treatment modalitiesChronic painSelf-reported useCIH servicesPain treatmentPain careMusculoskeletal conditionsTreatment modalitiesRehabilitation therapyIntegrative health servicesInterventional pain treatmentsChronic pain treatmentWomen Veterans Cohort StudyVeterans Health AdministrationMental health conditionsSelf-rated healthGender differencesSample of veteransCorrelates of SelfCohort studyPain severityCare utilizationSpecialty careTreatment useInterventional strategies
2016
United States National Pain Strategy for Population Research: Concepts, Definitions, and Pilot Data
Von Korff M, Scher AI, Helmick C, Carter-Pokras O, Dodick DW, Goulet J, Hamill-Ruth R, LeResche L, Porter L, Tait R, Terman G, Veasley C, Mackey S. United States National Pain Strategy for Population Research: Concepts, Definitions, and Pilot Data. Journal Of Pain 2016, 17: 1068-1080. PMID: 27377620, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2016.06.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedChronic PainDatabases, FactualElectronic Health RecordsFeasibility StudiesFemaleHealth Care CostsHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedPain MeasurementPilot ProjectsPrevalencePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesQuality of LifeResearch DesignSurveys and QuestionnairesTerminology as TopicUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsHigh-impact chronic painElectronic health care databasesNational Pain StrategyChronic painHealth care databasesPain strategiesPain treatmentCare databaseLarge electronic health care databasesPain-related health careHealth care dataCare dataNational Health Interview SurveyGreater pain-related interferenceHigher health care costsChronic pain prevalencePain-related interferenceChronic pain assessmentElectronic health record dataHealth careHealth plan enrolleesChronic pain impactNational Health SurveyHealth Interview SurveyMultiple anatomic locationsPrevalence and correlates of painful conditions and multimorbidity in national sample of overweight/obese Veterans
Higgins DM, Buta E, Dorflinger L, Masheb RM, Ruser CB, Goulet JL, Heapy AA. Prevalence and correlates of painful conditions and multimorbidity in national sample of overweight/obese Veterans. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2016, 53: 71-82. PMID: 26933823, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2014.10.0251.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedChronic PainFemaleHealth SurveysHumansMaleMiddle AgedObesityOverweightPrevalenceSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesVeteransVeterans HealthYoung AdultConceptsArthritis/joint painOverweight/obese veteransJoint painPainful conditionsObese veteransHigher oddsVeterans Health Administration (VHA) careHigher body mass indexPrevalent public health concernCommon painful conditionNumber of comorbiditiesOverweight/obesityBody mass indexWeight management programPublic health concernMultiple comorbiditiesMultivariable adjustmentChronic painMass indexClinical managementMultinomial logistic regressionPainFemale veteransReference categoryComorbidities
2014
Psychometric properties of a MOVE!23 subscale: Perceived Contributors to Weight Change in a national sample of veterans
Higgins DM, Buta E, Dorflinger L, Heapy AA, Ruser CB, Goulet JL, Masheb RM. Psychometric properties of a MOVE!23 subscale: Perceived Contributors to Weight Change in a national sample of veterans. Journal Of Health Psychology 2014, 21: 1394-1403. PMID: 25293969, DOI: 10.1177/1359105314554530.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Nonmedical use of prescription opioids and pain in veterans with and without HIV
Barry DT, Goulet JL, Kerns RK, Becker WC, Gordon AJ, Justice AC, Fiellin DA. Nonmedical use of prescription opioids and pain in veterans with and without HIV. Pain 2011, 152: 1133-1138. PMID: 21354703, PMCID: PMC3086805, DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2011.01.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAnalgesics, OpioidChi-Square DistributionCohort StudiesFemaleHealth SurveysHIV InfectionsHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedOdds RatioOpioid-Related DisordersPainPain MeasurementPrescriptionsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRetrospective StudiesSelf ReportSurveys and QuestionnairesVeterans HealthYoung AdultConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusPrescription opioidsComponent summaryHIV statusPain interferenceUse disordersForm Health Survey Mental Component SummarySF-12 Physical Component SummaryVeterans Aging Cohort StudyNonmedical usePharmacy record dataAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scoresAging Cohort StudyPhysical component summaryMental component summaryOpioid use disorderMedian participant ageDrug use disordersLegitimate medical reasonsPast-month cigarette useChi-squared testU.S. military veteransHepatitis COpioid prescriptionsCohort study
2008
Depression Symptoms and Treatment Among HIV Infected and Uninfected Veterans
Sueoka K, Goulet JL, Fiellin DA, Rimland D, Butt AA, Gibert C, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Bryant K, Crystal S, Justice AC. Depression Symptoms and Treatment Among HIV Infected and Uninfected Veterans. AIDS And Behavior 2008, 14: 272-279. PMID: 18648927, PMCID: PMC3125603, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-008-9428-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVeterans Aging Cohort StudySelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsDepressive symptomsMental health providersDepression treatmentHealth providersPatient Health Questionnaire scoresActive depressive symptomsAging Cohort StudySerotonin reuptake inhibitorsCommon comorbid conditionsNon-Hispanic whitesHIV providersUninfected subjectsUninfected veteransCohort studyProspective cohortReuptake inhibitorsComorbid conditionsHIV statusPrimary careMental health counselingMultivariable modelQuestionnaire scoresDepression symptoms
2005
Differences between Infectious Diseases—Certified Physicians and General Medicine—Certified Physicians in the Level of Comfort with Providing Primary Care to Patients
Fultz SL, Goulet JL, Weissman S, Rimland D, Leaf D, Gibert C, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Justice AC. Differences between Infectious Diseases—Certified Physicians and General Medicine—Certified Physicians in the Level of Comfort with Providing Primary Care to Patients. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2005, 41: 738-743. PMID: 16080098, DOI: 10.1086/432621.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsData CollectionEducation, MedicalHIV InfectionsHumansMedicinePhysiciansPractice Patterns, Physicians'Professional CompetenceSpecializationSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsID clinicComorbid conditionsActive antiretroviral therapyInfectious disease clinicCommon comorbid conditionsHuman immunodeficiency virusGeneral medical clinicLevel of comfortAntiretroviral therapyComorbid diseasesDisease clinicSuch patientsSelf-reported comfortImmunodeficiency virusPrimary careHIV medicinePrescribing medicationsSubstantial prevalencePatientsPhysician levelClinicMedical clinicsGeneralist physiciansHypertensionHyperlipidemia