Featured Publications
Opioid tapering support using a web-based app: Development and protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
Edmond SN, Wesolowicz DM, Moore BA, Ibarra J, Chhabra M, Fraenkel L, Becker WC. Opioid tapering support using a web-based app: Development and protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2022, 119: 106857. PMID: 35863697, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2022.106857.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPilot trialLong-term opioid therapyPatient-reported outcomesRandomized-controlled trialQuality of lifeSelf-management skillsOpioid taperOpioid therapyOpioid usePrimary outcomePrimary careTwo-armLimited efficacyInteractive web-based programControl groupIntervention MappingWeb-based programPatientsPeer specialistsTrialsPotential harmSummit programWeb-based appCareOutcomes
2024
Use 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
Promoting 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