Improving pain management for diverse Veterans
Addressing Disparities In Pain Management
This study is looking at how to improve pain management for Veterans of color and women Veterans by finding better ways to use non-drug treatments that can help with chronic pain, making sure everyone gets the care they deserve.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Palo Alto, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10880296 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the disparities in pain management experienced by Veterans of color and women Veterans. It aims to implement evidence-based non-pharmacological treatments for chronic pain that are currently underutilized among these groups. By using implementation mapping, the study will identify barriers and facilitators to the adoption of these treatments and develop a tailored blueprint to enhance their use. The ultimate goal is to ensure that diverse Veterans receive equitable and effective pain care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans of color and women Veterans who experience chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Veterans or those without chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management and better health outcomes for diverse Veterans suffering from chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing evidence-based practices in pain management, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Palo Alto, United States
- Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys — Palo Alto, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Javier, Sarah Jane — Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
- Study coordinator: Javier, Sarah Jane
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.