Christina Lazar, MPH
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Research Associate 2, HSS
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- MPH
- University of Connecticut (2009)
- BS
- George Washington University (2007)
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Marc Rosen, MD
Kristen Morie
Kristin Serowik, PhD
Lorig Kachadourian, PhD
Steve Martino, PhD
11Publications
82Citations
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2024
Sensitivity, specificity, and discordance with self-report of nail sample testing for alcohol and cannabis
Morie K, Gilstad-Hayden K, Martino S, Lazar C, Rosen M. Sensitivity, specificity, and discordance with self-report of nail sample testing for alcohol and cannabis. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2024, 261: 111358. PMID: 38943713, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111358.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetricConceptsDelta 9-THCAlcohol-related problemsRisky alcohol useSelf-reportAlcohol useEthyl glucuronideAUDIT-CAlcohol use patternsSelf-reported alcoholInaccurate self-reportsSubstance use patternsFactors associated with discordanceSubstance-related harmsMarijuana problemsNail clippingsCannabis metabolitesNon-Hispanic ethnicityStandard cut-offsMarijuana useClinical trialsCannabisAlcohol metabolitesWhite raceTelephone questionnaireHighest specificity
2022
Understanding opportunities and challenges with telemedicine-delivered buprenorphine during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mattocks KM, Moore DT, Wischik DL, Lazar CM, Rosen MI. Understanding opportunities and challenges with telemedicine-delivered buprenorphine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2022, 139: 108777. PMID: 35346533, PMCID: PMC8949846, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2022.108777.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsOpioid use disorderVeterans Health AffairsVA Medical CenterTreatment of OUDVirtual visitsSerious public health issueOpioid addiction epidemicUse of telemedicineCOVID-19Public health issuePotential study participantsHarm reduction approachPatient's autonomous decisionBuprenorphine treatmentOUD treatmentChronic painCOVID-19 transmissionOUD careVA providersVA cliniciansMedical CenterOpioid addictionVHA providersUse disordersAddiction epidemic
2021
Counseling Veterans with Chronic Pain During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Lazar CM, Rosen MI, Sellinger J, Mattocks K, Navarra L, Ross KA, Martino S. Counseling Veterans with Chronic Pain During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Pain Medicine 2021, 23: 1434-1441. PMID: 34958381, PMCID: PMC8755363, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnab349.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsChronic painMental health issuesComprehensive pain management approachCOVID-19 pandemicVeterans' mental health issuesPain management servicesMultimodal pain treatmentPain management approachesOngoing clinical trialsCounseling sessionsQuality of lifeSample of veteransPain symptomsPain treatmentControlled TrialsPain managementClinical trialsPain experiencePainVeterans' useBrief counselingAdaptive coping skillsSecondary analysisVeterans AffairsHealth issuesThe acceptability and feasibility of screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for pain management among new England veterans with chronic pain: A pilot study
Sellinger JJ, Martino S, Lazar C, Mattocks K, Rando K, Serowik K, Ablondi K, Fenton B, GilstadâHayden K, Brummett B, Holtzheimer PE, Higgins D, Reznik TE, Semiatin AM, Stapley T, Ngo T, Rosen MI. The acceptability and feasibility of screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for pain management among new England veterans with chronic pain: A pilot study. Pain Practice 2021, 22: 28-38. PMID: 33934499, PMCID: PMC9084457, DOI: 10.1111/papr.13023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsMultimodal pain treatmentPain treatmentChronic painPilot studyMusculoskeletal disordersBrief interventionPain treatment modalitiesPainful musculoskeletal disordersSubstance usePain management interventionsTelephone-based counselingFeasibility of screeningPercent of participantsRisky substance useProblematic substance usePain managementWeek 12Study eligibilityComorbid depressionTreatment modalitiesMedical CenterDisability compensationCare servicesEarly interventionSubstance misuseThe intertwined expansion of telehealth and buprenorphine access from a prescriber hub
Moore DT, Wischik DL, Lazar CM, Vassallo GG, Rosen MI. The intertwined expansion of telehealth and buprenorphine access from a prescriber hub. Preventive Medicine 2021, 152: 106603. PMID: 33974959, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106603.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsMicro-costing in health and medicine: a critical appraisal
Xu X, Lazar CM, Ruger JP. Micro-costing in health and medicine: a critical appraisal. Health Economics Review 2021, 11: 1. PMID: 33404857, PMCID: PMC7789519, DOI: 10.1186/s13561-020-00298-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricConceptsMicro-costing studyEconomic evaluation guidelinesMicro-costing studiesRigorous economic studyCost estimation methodologyPrice yearInflation adjustmentEconomic studiesMicro-costingDetailed resource utilizationEconomic costsHealth care costsUnit costCost dataEstimation methodologyPhysical unitsCare costsCostCost effectivenessEvaluation guidelinesInflationUnited StatesPolicyPrecise estimatesAnalytic perspective
2020
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Pain Management for Veterans Seeking Service-Connection Payments for Musculoskeletal Disorders: SBIRT-PM Study Protocol
Martino S, Lazar C, Sellinger J, Gilstad-Hayden K, Fenton B, Barnett PG, Brummett BR, Higgins DM, Holtzheimer P, Mattocks K, Ngo T, Reznik TE, Semiatin AM, Stapley T, Rosen MI. Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Pain Management for Veterans Seeking Service-Connection Payments for Musculoskeletal Disorders: SBIRT-PM Study Protocol. Pain Medicine 2020, 21: s110-s117. PMID: 33313731, PMCID: PMC7734657, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnaa334.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPain managementMusculoskeletal disordersSubstance misuseBrief interventionNonpharmacological pain managementSignificant chronic painTelephone-based interventionSingle-blind trialMultimodal pain treatmentVA Medical CenterDegree of disabilitySubstance use treatmentUsual carePain severityPain treatmentPrimary outcomeChronic painStudy protocolClinical trialsService utilizationTwo-armMedical CenterDisability pensionCompensation examinationsCompensation claimsPilot Clinical Trial of a Website-Delivered Motivational Interviewing Program for Engaging Veterans in Paid Work
Lazar C, Gilstad-Hayden K, Brummett B, Simon P, Kachadourian L, Rosen M. Pilot Clinical Trial of a Website-Delivered Motivational Interviewing Program for Engaging Veterans in Paid Work. American Journal Of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2020, 23: 201-226. DOI: 10.1353/jpr.2020.0011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsService-connectedControl websiteCounseling interventionVeterans AdministrationMotivational interviewing programMental health conditionsWeb-based adaptationWork-related activitiesVA benefitsBenefits counselingHealth conditionsPaid workEmployment outcomesVeteransCounseling programInterview programCounselingInterventionParticipantsPilot clinical trialEmploymentWebsitesProgramClinical trialsBenefitsAccess to Pain Care From Compensation Clinics: A Relational Coordination Perspective.
Rosen MI, Martino S, Sellinger J, Lazar CM, Fenton BT, Mattocks K. Access to Pain Care From Compensation Clinics: A Relational Coordination Perspective. Federal Practitioner 2020, 37: 336-342. PMID: 32908339, PMCID: PMC7473717, DOI: 10.12788/fp.0017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsConceptsRelational coordination surveyVeterans Health AdministrationVHA staffPain treatmentPain careMedical CenterCompensation examinationsVHA medical centersSemistructured interviewsPain managementVHA carePrimary careReferral practicesSpecific treatmentMusculoskeletal disordersHealth AdministrationTreatment engagementMeasure of coordinationClinicCareComposite scoreVeteransTreatmentAdministrationExamination
2018
Is Capability to Manage Finances Stable Over Time?
Lazar CM, Black AC, Rosen MI. Is Capability to Manage Finances Stable Over Time? American Journal Of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2018, 21: 280-297. PMID: 33716584, PMCID: PMC7953567.Peer-Reviewed Original Research