Pain medicine : the official journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief Counseling for Veterans with Musculoskeletal Disorder, Risky Substance Use, and Service Connection Claims.
High proportions of post-9/11 veterans have musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), but engaging them in care early in their course of illness has been challenging. The service connection application is an ideal point of contact for referring veterans to early interventions for their conditions. ⋯ SBIRT-PM shows promise as a way to engage veterans in pain treatment and reduce substance use.