2022
An Analysis of the Role of Mental Health in a Randomized Trial of a Walking Intervention for Black Veterans With Chronic Pain
Hammett PJ, Eliacin J, Makris UE, Allen KD, Kerns RD, Heapy A, Goldsmith ES, Meis LA, Taylor BC, Saenger M, Cross LJS, Do T, Branson M, Burgess DJ. An Analysis of the Role of Mental Health in a Randomized Trial of a Walking Intervention for Black Veterans With Chronic Pain. Journal Of Pain 2022, 24: 55-67. PMID: 36162790, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2022.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health disordersPain-related disabilityCo-occurring mental health disordersUsual careChronic painHealth disordersIntensive treatmentBlack veteransVA health care systemChronic musculoskeletal painChronic pain patientsMental health diagnosesTelephone coaching sessionsHealth care systemMusculoskeletal painPain patientsBlack patientsPainSecondary analysisPatientsMental healthCare systemHealth diagnosisIntervention effectivenessDisordersTaking ACTION to Reduce Pain: a Randomized Clinical Trial of a Walking-Focused, Proactive Coaching Intervention for Black Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Burgess DJ, Hagel Campbell E, Hammett P, Allen KD, Fu SS, Heapy A, Kerns RD, Krein SL, Meis LA, Bangerter A, Cross LJS, Do T, Saenger M, Taylor BC. Taking ACTION to Reduce Pain: a Randomized Clinical Trial of a Walking-Focused, Proactive Coaching Intervention for Black Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2022, 37: 3585-3593. PMID: 35132545, PMCID: PMC9585120, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-07376-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlack patientsUsual careSecondary outcomesPain intensityPrimary outcomeChronic painIntervention participantsVA health care systemMasked outcome assessmentChronic musculoskeletal painMental health comorbiditiesChronic pain outcomesAverage daily stepsTelephone coaching sessionsMain MeasuresPrimary outcomesCoaching interventionHealth care systemResultsThe interventionHealth comorbiditiesMusculoskeletal painPain outcomesSevere chronicPain interferenceGlobal ImpressionMeasuresPrimary outcomes
2021
Development and Implementation of the Military Treatment Facility Engagement Committee (MTFEC) to Support Pragmatic Clinical Trials in the Military Health System
Scarton DV, Roddy WT, Taylor JA, Geda M, Brandt CA, Peduzzi P, Kerns RD, Pasquina PF. Development and Implementation of the Military Treatment Facility Engagement Committee (MTFEC) to Support Pragmatic Clinical Trials in the Military Health System. Military Medicine 2021, 186: 70-75. PMID: 33499543, PMCID: PMC7980475, DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usaa368.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain Management CollaboratoryPragmatic clinical trialsMilitary treatment facilitiesHealth care systemPain managementClinical trialsDOD health care systemVA health care systemCare systemChronic pain managementService membersTraumatic brain injuryMilitary Health SystemMilitary service membersChronic painNonpharmacological approachesBrain injuryLimb lossClinical practiceHealth systemCoordinating CenterTrialsVA programsNational InstituteDepartment of Defense
2020
“Asking Is Never Bad, I Would Venture on That”: Patients’ Perspectives on Routine Pain Screening in VA Primary Care
Giannitrapani KF, Haverfield MC, Lo NK, McCaa MD, Timko C, Dobscha SK, Kerns RD, Lorenz KA. “Asking Is Never Bad, I Would Venture on That”: Patients’ Perspectives on Routine Pain Screening in VA Primary Care. Pain Medicine 2020, 21: 2163-2171. PMID: 32142132, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnaa016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain screeningPrimary carePatient's perspectiveVA health care systemPain management strategiesVA primary careVeterans Health AdministrationMental health concernsHealth care systemRoutine carePatient recallPatients' perceptionsPatient recommendationsPainRoutine painHealth AdministrationHealth concernCare systemMental distressCarePatientsPsychological painScreeningTheme 1Theme 2
2018
Veteran Experiences Seeking Non-pharmacologic Approaches for Pain
Giannitrapani K, McCaa M, Haverfield M, Kerns RD, Timko C, Dobscha S, Lorenz K. Veteran Experiences Seeking Non-pharmacologic Approaches for Pain. Military Medicine 2018, 183: e628-e634. PMID: 29590422, DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usy018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-pharmacologic approachesUS military veteransPatient-centered pain careVA health care systemManagement of painNumeric rating scalePrimary care clinicsMilitary veteransPain intensity ratingsSpecific access barriersVA healthcare systemMulti-level barriersHealth care systemVeterans' experiencesFuture implementation effortsPain screeningCare clinicsPain carePrimary careCare coordinationPain studiesPainPain experienceVeterans' knowledgeFemale veterans
2015
National Dissemination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain in Veterans
Stewart MO, Karlin BE, Murphy JL, Raffa SD, Miller SA, McKellar J, Kerns RD. National Dissemination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain in Veterans. The Clinical Journal Of Pain 2015, 31: 722-729. PMID: 25171637, DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000151.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain-related outcomesCBT-CPQuality of lifeCognitive behavioral therapyHealth care systemVeteran patientsChronic painVeterans Affairs Health Care SystemPatient-reported pain intensityVA health care systemCare systemTherapeutic alliancePain-related cognitionsPain intensityTreat analysisPain interferencePain catastrophizingPatient outcomesSpecialty settingsOverall distressTraining programPatientsWeekly consultationEffect of trainingNational dissemination
2013
A National Study of Racial Differences in Pain Screening Rates in the VA Health Care System
Burgess DJ, Gravely AA, Nelson DB, van Ryn M, Bair MJ, Kerns RD, Higgins DM, Partin MR. A National Study of Racial Differences in Pain Screening Rates in the VA Health Care System. The Clinical Journal Of Pain 2013, 29: 118-123. PMID: 23183265, DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0b013e31826a86ae.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care patientsHealth care utilizationBlack patientsHealth care experiencesIndex visitCare patientsScreening ratesCare utilizationOdds ratioCare experiencesPrior health care utilizationVA health care systemPatient's index visitVeterans Affairs patientsDocumentation of painLogistic regression analysisElectronic medical recordsCross-sectional analysisHierarchical logistic regression analysisHealth care systemPain medicationPain scoresWhite patientsOutpatient visitsVA patients