Featured Publications
Arguments for and Against a New Diagnostic Entity for Patients With Chronic Pain on Long-Term Opioid Therapy for Whom Harms Outweigh Benefits
Edmond SN, Snow JL, Pomeranz J, Van Cleve R, Becker WC. Arguments for and Against a New Diagnostic Entity for Patients With Chronic Pain on Long-Term Opioid Therapy for Whom Harms Outweigh Benefits. Journal Of Pain 2021, 23: 958-966. PMID: 34974174, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2021.12.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term opioid therapyOpioid use disorderNew diagnostic entityOpioid therapyDiagnostic entityOUD diagnosisChronic painOUD criteriaHarms outweigh benefitsNeeds of patientsDSM-5Larger Delphi studyUse disordersPatient experiencePatientsThematic qualitative methodsInternal medicineTherapyImproved treatmentExpert panelPainOutweigh benefitsBiological underpinningsDiagnosisThree-quartersDelphi study to explore a new diagnosis for “ineffective” long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain
Edmond S, Snow J, Pomeranz J, Van Cleve R, Black A, Compton P, Becker W. Delphi study to explore a new diagnosis for “ineffective” long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain. Pain 2022, 164: 870-876. PMID: 36448976, DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term opioid therapyNew diagnostic entityDiagnostic criteriaPotential diagnostic criteriaDiagnostic entityOpioid therapyChronic painOpioid use disorderCertain patientsNew diagnosisUse disordersDelphi studyPainDisorder criteriaSubgroup of expertsRound 2PatientsTherapyThree-quartersRefining criteriaDelphi panelistsExpert panelistsSubgroupsLikert-type scaleRapid qualitative analysisEngaging Mental Health Professionals in Addressing Pain
Edmond SN, Heapy AA, Kerns RD. Engaging Mental Health Professionals in Addressing Pain. JAMA Psychiatry 2019, 76: 565-566. PMID: 30942829, DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2019.0254.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConsiderations of trial design and conduct in behavioral interventions for the management of chronic pain in adults
Edmond SN, Turk DC, Williams DA, Kerns RD. Considerations of trial design and conduct in behavioral interventions for the management of chronic pain in adults. PAIN Reports 2019, Publish Ahead of Print: &na;. PMID: 31583335, PMCID: PMC6749925, DOI: 10.1097/pr9.0000000000000655.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic painClinical trialsQuality of lifeLarge-scale trialsLeast modest evidenceNonpharmacological approachesPharmacological trialsClinical utilityHigh-quality researchTrial designPainMedical interventionsIntervention fidelityBehavioral interventionsTrialsBehavioral approachIntervention developmentEmotional functioningAdaptive behavioural changesAppropriate outcomesBehavioral changesInterventionModest evidencePrimary objectiveResearch design considerations
2024
Initial development of a self-report survey on use of Nonpharmacological and Self-Care Approaches for Pain management (NSCAP)
Edmond S, Kerns R, Geda M, Luther S, Edwards R, Taylor S, Rosen M, Fritz J, Goertz C, Zeliadt S, Seal K. Initial development of a self-report survey on use of Nonpharmacological and Self-Care Approaches for Pain management (NSCAP). Pain Medicine 2024, 25: s14-s16. PMID: 39163504, PMCID: PMC11548860, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnae082.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUse of Intervention Mapping to Develop a Group-Based Psychotherapy Intervention for Co-Occurring Chronic Pain and Substance Use
Wesolowicz D, Teufert C, O’Connor R, Edmond S. Use of Intervention Mapping to Develop a Group-Based Psychotherapy Intervention for Co-Occurring Chronic Pain and Substance Use. Journal Of Pain 2024, 25: 72. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2024.01.330.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntervention MappingChronic painSubstance useInclusion of peer supportImprove participant engagementPopulation of veteransCo-occurring chronic painExpectations of pain reliefRisky substance usePain attitudesPeer supportNeeds assessmentInterpersonal effectiveness skillsParticipant engagementQualitative interviewsPsychotherapy interventionsTarget populationPsychotherapy protocolsInterventionTreatment goalsWorsening painPain reliefPainEffective skillsImproved management
2023
Increasing buprenorphine access for patients with chronic pain: a quality improvement initiative
Wesolowicz D, Spelman J, Edmond S, Schwartz A, Kravetz J, Edens E, Becker W. Increasing buprenorphine access for patients with chronic pain: a quality improvement initiative. Pain Medicine 2023, 25: 226-230. PMID: 37847654, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnad140.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchQuality improvement initiativesSpecialty pain clinicPrimary care providersPrimary careChronic painPain clinicCare providersImprovement initiativesVeterans Health Administration healthcare systemFull agonist opioidsPrimary care clinicsNumber of patientsEligible patientsBuprenorphine prescribingCare clinicsPain careProvider comfortStandard operating proceduresBuprenorphine accessBuprenorphinePainPrescribingPatientsEducational sessionsClinicWhen harms outweigh benefits of long‐term opioid therapy for pain: Need for a new diagnostic entity, research and improved treatments
Becker W, Frank J, Edmond S, Starrels J. When harms outweigh benefits of long‐term opioid therapy for pain: Need for a new diagnostic entity, research and improved treatments. Addiction 2023, 119: 4-5. PMID: 37766414, DOI: 10.1111/add.16348.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVideo-telecare collaborative pain management during COVID-19: a single-arm feasibility study
Rogers D, Frank J, Wesolowicz D, Nolan C, Schroeder A, Falker C, Abelleira A, Moore B, Becker W, Edmond S. Video-telecare collaborative pain management during COVID-19: a single-arm feasibility study. BMC Primary Care 2023, 24: 134. PMID: 37386370, PMCID: PMC10308713, DOI: 10.1186/s12875-023-02052-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMorphine equivalent daily doseSingle-arm feasibility studyEquivalent daily dosePain managementDaily doseLong-term opioid therapyInitial intakeMultiple appointmentsNon-pharmacologic interventionsOpioid use disorderPrimary care providersPain management programGuideline-based careEvidence-based interventionsBackgroundChronic painOpioid therapyBehavioral painChronic painPrimary careCommon conditionCare providersPatientsU.S. veteransPainPreliminary dataPromoting Pain Self-Management Through Adaptive Interventions: Results From A Needs Assessment And Protocol For Intervention Development
Wesolowicz D, O'Connor R, Edmond S, Black A, Becker W. Promoting Pain Self-Management Through Adaptive Interventions: Results From A Needs Assessment And Protocol For Intervention Development. Journal Of Pain 2023, 24: 93. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2023.02.266.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic painPain flarePain self-management strategiesText message-based interventionNeeds assessmentPain Self-ManagementSelf-management strategiesTechnology-supported interventionsTechnology-based interventionsType of interventionHealthcare utilizationUsual painPhysical activityPainIntervention MappingPsychosocial functioningIntervention developmentSelf-ManagementInterventionIntervention designIntervention objectivesOutcomesVeteransConsistent useDynamic changes
2019
Enhancing Motivation for Change in the Management of Chronic Painful Conditions: a Review of Recent Literature
Ankawi B, Kerns RD, Edmond SN. Enhancing Motivation for Change in the Management of Chronic Painful Conditions: a Review of Recent Literature. Current Pain And Headache Reports 2019, 23: 75. PMID: 31388839, DOI: 10.1007/s11916-019-0813-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-pharmacological treatmentChronic painPsychosocial influencesMotivational factorsTreatment adherenceRecent empirical researchHeadache disordersHealth treatmentIntervention feasibilityMotivationRecent FindingsResearchLong-term opioid therapyEmpirical researchChronic painful conditionsInitiation of treatmentDisordersInterventionOpioid therapyTreatment initiationTreatment outcomesPainful conditionsReviewThe purposeElectronic treatmentCommon factorsPain
2018
Use of Non-Pharmacological Pain Treatment Modalities Among Veterans with Chronic Pain: Results from a Cross-Sectional Survey
Edmond SN, Becker WC, Driscoll MA, Decker SE, Higgins DM, Mattocks KM, Kerns RD, Haskell SG. Use of Non-Pharmacological Pain Treatment Modalities Among Veterans with Chronic Pain: Results from a Cross-Sectional Survey. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2018, 33: 54-60. PMID: 29633141, PMCID: PMC5902341, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-018-4322-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNPM usePain treatment modalitiesWomen Veterans Cohort StudySample of veteransCohort studyClinical correlatesTreatment modalitiesMultivariable associationsLogistic regressionBaseline surveyBivariate associationsDescriptive statisticsVeteransCorrelatesAssociationPainDesignWeParticipantsParticipantsStrong evidencePrevalenceMonths
2017
Barriers and facilitators to use of non-pharmacological treatments in chronic pain
Becker WC, Dorflinger L, Edmond SN, Islam L, Heapy AA, Fraenkel L. Barriers and facilitators to use of non-pharmacological treatments in chronic pain. BMC Primary Care 2017, 18: 41. PMID: 28320337, PMCID: PMC5359906, DOI: 10.1186/s12875-017-0608-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care providersNominal group techniqueChronic painMean agePain treatment modalitiesProvider-reported barriersNon-pharmacological treatmentPatient-reported barriersChronic pain treatmentPatient-provider interactionsPerspectives of patientsTeam-based approachOpioid therapyPatients' skepticismPain treatmentPatient knowledgeTreatment modalitiesTreatment beliefsModifiable barriersCare providersHealthcare professionalsTreatment philosophyStaff consensusPainPatientsPersistent Breast Pain Among Women With Histories of Breast-conserving Surgery for Breast Cancer Compared With Women Without Histories of Breast Surgery or Cancer
Edmond SN, Shelby RA, Keefe FJ, Fisher HM, Schmidt JE, Soo MS, Skinner CS, Ahrendt GM, Manculich J, Sumkin JH, Zuley ML, Bovbjerg DH. Persistent Breast Pain Among Women With Histories of Breast-conserving Surgery for Breast Cancer Compared With Women Without Histories of Breast Surgery or Cancer. The Clinical Journal Of Pain 2017, 33: 51-56. PMID: 27922843, PMCID: PMC5144924, DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000377.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPersistent breast painBreast cancer survivorsBreast cancer historyBreast painCancer survivorsCancer historyBreast cancerBreast-conserving surgeryRoutine screening mammogramAnxiety symptomsHistory of breastSurveillance mammogramsStandard carePain intensityCancer surgeryPain interferenceBreast surgeryUnpleasantness scoresPainDepressive symptomsDepression symptomsScreening mammogramsSurgerySymptomsCancer
2016
Emotional Distress and Burden Among Caregivers of Children With Oncological/Hematological Disorders
Edmond SN, Graves PE, Whiting SE, Karlson CW. Emotional Distress and Burden Among Caregivers of Children With Oncological/Hematological Disorders. Families Systems & Health 2016, 34: 166-171. PMID: 26963775, DOI: 10.1037/fsh0000181.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCaregiver emotional distressCaregiver burdenChildren's symptomsChildren's painCaregiver distressEmotional distressChild demographic dataChild sleep problemsCross-sectional designSleep problemsHematological disordersDemographic dataSymptomsPainBurdenDistressBehavioral problemsFinancial difficultiesCaregiversLongitudinal designGreater childChildrenSelf-reported survey dataMultiple linear regressionLinear regression
2013
Symptom Communication in Breast Cancer: Relationships of Holding Back and Self-Efficacy for Communication to Symptoms and Adjustment
Edmond SN, Shelby RA, Kimmick GG, Marcom PK, Peppercorn JM, Keefe FJ. Symptom Communication in Breast Cancer: Relationships of Holding Back and Self-Efficacy for Communication to Symptoms and Adjustment. Journal Of Psychosocial Oncology 2013, 31: 698-711. PMID: 24175903, DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2013.835023.Peer-Reviewed Original Research