2024
Pain Care at Home to Amplify Function: Protocol Article.
Black A, Edmond S, Frank J, Abelleira A, Snow J, Wesolowicz D, Becker W. Pain Care at Home to Amplify Function: Protocol Article. Substance Use & Addiction Journal 2024, 29767342241236032. PMID: 38469833, DOI: 10.1177/29767342241236032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary care providersVeterans Health AdministrationPromote self-management strategiesImplementation facilitation strategyEffectiveness-implementation trialChronic painSelf-management strategiesGuideline-concordant practicesMedication management supportOpioid medication safetyIntervention cost-effectivenessOutcomes of alcohol useLong-term opioid therapyManagement of chronic painCognitive behavioral therapy techniquesNational Institutes of HealthPain carePain interferenceCare providersMedication safetyHealthcare providersInstitutes of HealthSelf-managementAddiction Long-termHealth Administration
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 sessionsClinicQualitative Analysis of Patient Perspectives of Buprenorphine After Transitioning From Long-Term, Full-Agonist Opioid Therapy Among Veterans With Chronic Pain
Edmond S, Wesolowicz D, Snow J, Currie S, Jankelovits A, Chhabra M, Becker W. Qualitative Analysis of Patient Perspectives of Buprenorphine After Transitioning From Long-Term, Full-Agonist Opioid Therapy Among Veterans With Chronic Pain. Journal Of Pain 2023, 25: 132-141. PMID: 37549775, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2023.07.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFull agonist opioidsChronic painOpioid therapyPatient-centered approachPain careSide effectsPatient experienceLong-term opioid therapyRacial disparitiesEquivalent pain controlHarms outweigh benefitsPain treatment disparitiesUse of buprenorphinePatient-provider communicationPartial agonist buprenorphineExperiences of patientsPatient-centered careBenefits of buprenorphineLess analgesiaPain controlMost patientsPrevious regimensProvider referralPain managementPain treatmentVideo-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 data