Pain among Veterans of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom: Table 1

Gironda, R.; Clark, Michael E.; Massengale, Jill; Walker, Robert

doi:10.1111/j.1526-4637.2006.00146.x

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“…The finding regarding pain is of particular concern since studies of OIF/OEF Veterans have found prevalence rates for chronic widespread pain ranging from 29 to 47 percent [14,30]. Pain is often comorbid with mental health conditions such as PTSD and depression (e.g., [31,32]); thus, it is not surprising that individuals who are limited by their mental health conditions may also report high levels of pain.…”

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Prospective prediction of functional difficulties among recently separated Veterans

Larson

Norman

2014

J Rehabil Res Dev

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Abstract-Reports of functional problems are common amongVeterans who served post-9/11 (more than 25% report functional difficulties in at least one domain). However, little prospective work has examined the risk and protective factors for functional difficulties among Veterans. In a sample of recently separated Marines, we used stepwise logistic and multiple regressions to identify predictors of functional impairment, including workrelated problems, financial problems, unlawful behavior, activity limitations due to mental health symptoms, and perceived difficulty reintegrating into civilian life. Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms assessed both before and after military separation significantly predicted functional difficulties across all domains except unlawful behavior. Certain outcomes, such as unlawful behavior and activity limitations due to mental health symptoms, were predicted by other or additional predictors. Although several forms of functioning were examined, the list was not exhaustive. The results highlight a number of areas where targeted interventions may facilitate the reintegration of military servicemembers into civilian life.

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Prospective prediction of functional difficulties among recently separated Veterans

Larson

Norman

2014

J Rehabil Res Dev

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“…Recently returned Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) veterans represent a unique population served by the VA. Having recently been engaged in a physically demanding environment, these veterans, many with physical and/or mental sequelae from their tour of duty, face an abrupt transition to civilian life [11,[21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28]. In light of the growing body of evidence demonstrating the benefits of physical activity, including decreasing both obesity-associated morbidity and mortality [29][30] and disability from chronic musculoskeletal pain [31], OIF/OEF veterans using the VA are an ideal population for interventions centered around increasing physical activity.…”

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Physical activity in postdeployment Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom veterans using Department of Veterans Affairs services

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“…Studies have also reported that a substantial percentage of OIF/OEF and Persian Gulf war veterans experience chronic pain following their period of Active Duty [8][9][10]. Mounting evidence exists within the scientific literature regarding the co-occurrence of and the relationship between PTSD and chronic pain [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18].…”

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Preliminary analysis of posttraumatic stress disorder screening within specialty clinic setting for OIF/OEF veterans seeking care for neck or back pain

Dunn¹,

Julian²,

Formolo³

et al. 2011

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Abstract-Escalating prevalence estimates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among recently returning Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) veterans highlight the need for early detection and management for reducing chronic mental illness and disability. Because PTSD and chronic pain are common comorbid conditions among veterans, PTSD screening within specialty clinic settings addressing musculoskeletal pain may be of value. This retrospective study evaluated measures of diagnostic value for the PTSD Checklist (PCL) for a sample (n = 79) of OIF/OEF veterans seeking care for neck or back pain within a Department of Veterans Affairs specialty clinic. Because published accounts of optimal PCL cutoff scores vary considerably, we used receiver operating characteristic curves to identify whether the optimal PCL cutoff score for the sample differed from a conventional cutoff score of 50. A clinical psychologist experienced in diagnosing and managing PTSD confirmed the diagnosis of PTSD for 37 veterans through a review of clinical records. The prevalence of diagnosed PTSD was 46.8%, with an optimal PCL cutoff score of 44. These findings may guide future research and influence clinical practice regarding PTSD screening for recently returning veterans with chronic pain.

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Pain among Veterans of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom: Table 1

Abstract: The results of this preliminary study suggest that a substantial percentage of OEF/OIF veterans will experience clinically significant pain following their military service.

Cited by 208 publications

References 14 publications

Prospective prediction of functional difficulties among recently separated Veterans

Prospective prediction of functional difficulties among recently separated Veterans

Physical activity in postdeployment Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom veterans using Department of Veterans Affairs services

Preliminary analysis of posttraumatic stress disorder screening within specialty clinic setting for OIF/OEF veterans seeking care for neck or back pain

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