2006
The Prevalence and Age-Related Characteristics of Pain in a Sample of Women Veterans Receiving Primary Care
Haskell SG, Heapy A, Reid MC, Papas RK, Kerns RD. The Prevalence and Age-Related Characteristics of Pain in a Sample of Women Veterans Receiving Primary Care. Journal Of Women's Health 2006, 15: 862-869. PMID: 16999642, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2006.15.862.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWomen veteransPain problemsPrimary careHealth clinicsHealth centersHigh prevalenceVA women’s health clinicAnalgesic medication useOngoing pain problemsPrevalence of painMental health visitsAverage pain intensityCharacteristics of painWomen's health clinicWomen's health centersPain intensity levelsPain prevalenceAnalgesic medicationPain sitesPain statusHealth visitsMedication usePain intensityPain treatmentRoutine appointments
2002
Differences in Pain-related Characteristics Among Younger and Older Veterans Receiving Primary Care
Reid MC, Crone KT, Otis J, Kerns RD. Differences in Pain-related Characteristics Among Younger and Older Veterans Receiving Primary Care. Pain Medicine 2002, 3: 102-107. PMID: 15102156, DOI: 10.1046/j.1526-4637.2002.02023.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCharacteristics of painPrimary careOlder veteransFunction of agePrescription pain medication useVeterans Affairs Medical CenterPain medication usePain intensity scoresPain-related disabilityPrimary care patientsPrimary care populationSite of painNumeric rating scaleRoutine office visitsPain-related characteristicsSelf-administered questionnaireOlder respondentsLeg painConstant painPain complaintsCare patientsMedication useBack painCare populationOffice visits