2021
Measuring pain care quality in the Veterans Health Administration primary care setting
Luther SL, Finch DK, Bouayad L, McCart J, Han L, Dobscha SK, Skanderson M, Fodeh SJ, Hahm B, Lee A, Goulet JL, Brandt CA, Kerns RD. Measuring pain care quality in the Veterans Health Administration primary care setting. Pain 2021, 163: e715-e724. PMID: 34724683, PMCID: PMC8920945, DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002477.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain care qualityPattern of documentationSevere pain intensityFrequency of documentationPresence of painSite of painPrimary care providersPrimary care settingCare quality indicatorsQuality improvement initiativesTotal PCQ scoresPatient characteristicsPain intensityPain carePain impactPCQ scoresCare settingsCare providersMusculoskeletal disordersFurther evaluationPainCare qualityHealthcare facilitiesImprovement initiativesUnique visits
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