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Engaging Veterans Seeking Service-Connection Payments in Pain Treatment (PILOT)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating SBIRT-PM for Substance Use Disorders and Pain. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
Veterans seeking compensation for musculoskeletal (MSD) conditions often develop chronic pain and are at high risk for substance misuse. This study is designed to pilot test the Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Pain Management (SBIRT-PM) intervention. SBIRT-PM is designed to reduce pain and reduce risky substance use among veterans applying for VA Benefits for a musculoskeletal condition, in part by helping Veterans get connected to comprehensive pain treatment. This pilot will involve a 2-year period to arrange for SBIRT Counselors at a single site to counsel Veterans throughout New England by phone with SBIRT-PM to test the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
SBIRT-PM involves an initial telephone-delivered session followed by up to three calls to Veterans in a 12-week period to support Veteran engagement in multi-modal non-pharmacological pain care and to motivate those who misuse substances to change this problematic behavior. SBIRT-PM also includes coordination between the SBIRT-PM clinicians and the PACT nurse case manager after the initial session to support these patient outcomes.