Benjamin J. Morasco
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View article: Implementation of shared decision making in rheumatoid arthritis: study protocol for RAiSeD (Rheumatoid Arthritis Shared Decision Making) stepped wedge, cluster-randomized trial
Implementation of shared decision making in rheumatoid arthritis: study protocol for RAiSeD (Rheumatoid Arthritis Shared Decision Making) stepped wedge, cluster-randomized trial Open
Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) impacts quality of life causing disability and increased mortality. Treatment decisions are complex and require individualization. Shared decision making (SDM) is the first principle of RA treat-to-targ…
View article: Corrigendum to “Receipt of medication for opioid use disorder among rural and urban veterans health administration patients” [Drug Alcohol Depend. Rep. 14 (2025) 100311]
Corrigendum to “Receipt of medication for opioid use disorder among rural and urban veterans health administration patients” [Drug Alcohol Depend. Rep. 14 (2025) 100311] Open
View article: Feasibility and acceptability for LION, a fully remote, randomized clinical trial within the VA for light therapy to improve sleep in Veterans with and without TBI: An MTBI2 sponsored protocol
Feasibility and acceptability for LION, a fully remote, randomized clinical trial within the VA for light therapy to improve sleep in Veterans with and without TBI: An MTBI2 sponsored protocol Open
Sleep-wake disturbances frequently present in Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). These TBI-related sleep impairments confer significant burden and commonly exacerbate other functional impairments. Therapies to improve sleep …
View article: Pain Coping Skills Training for Patients Receiving Hemodialysis
Pain Coping Skills Training for Patients Receiving Hemodialysis Open
Importance Chronic pain is common among individuals with dialysis-dependent kidney failure. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of pain coping skills training (PCST), a cognitive behavioral intervention, on pain interference. Design, S…
View article: Care Models to Improve Pain and Reduce Opioids Among Patients Prescribed Long-Term Opioid Therapy
Care Models to Improve Pain and Reduce Opioids Among Patients Prescribed Long-Term Opioid Therapy Open
Patients prescribed long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain often experience unrelieved pain, poor quality of life, and serious adverse events. To compare the effects of integrated pain team (IPT) vs pharmacist collaborative management (…
View article: Receipt of medications for opioid use disorder among rural and urban veterans health administration patients
Receipt of medications for opioid use disorder among rural and urban veterans health administration patients Open
Rural VA patients have a lower likelihood of receiving methadone and naltrexone for OUD treatment relative to urban patients, but greater likelihood of receiving buprenorphine. Continued work is needed to ensure that rural Veterans have eq…
View article: Adapting to change: experiences and recommendations from the Pain Management Collaboratory on modifying statistical analysis plans
Adapting to change: experiences and recommendations from the Pain Management Collaboratory on modifying statistical analysis plans Open
Background Best practices for clinical trials stipulate that statistical analysis plans (SAPs) need to be finalized before initiation of any analysis. However, there is limited guidance about when changes to SAPs are acceptable and how the…
View article: Tele-collaborative outreach to rural patients with chronic pain: pragmatic effectiveness trial protocol for the CORPs study
Tele-collaborative outreach to rural patients with chronic pain: pragmatic effectiveness trial protocol for the CORPs study Open
Background Despite the increased availability of evidence-based treatments for chronic pain, many patients in rural areas experience poor access to services. Patients receiving care through the VA may also need to navigate multiple systems…
View article: Monitoring and reporting adverse events in pragmatic clinical trials testing nonpharmacological pain management interventions
Monitoring and reporting adverse events in pragmatic clinical trials testing nonpharmacological pain management interventions Open
View article: Cannabis and opioid perceptions, co-use, and substitution among patients across 4 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers
Cannabis and opioid perceptions, co-use, and substitution among patients across 4 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers Open
Prescription opioids are used for managing pain in persons with cancer, however, there are socioeconomic and racial disparities in medication access. Cannabis is increasingly used for cancer symptom management and as an opioid alternative.…
View article: Improving access to buprenorphine for rural veterans in a learning health care system
Improving access to buprenorphine for rural veterans in a learning health care system Open
Objective To describe a learning health care system research process designed to increase buprenorphine prescribing for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) in rural primary care settings within U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (V…
View article: Feasibility and acceptability for LION, a fully remote, randomized clinical trial within the VA for light therapy to improve sleep in Veterans with and without TBI: An MTBI<sup>2</sup>sponsored protocol
Feasibility and acceptability for LION, a fully remote, randomized clinical trial within the VA for light therapy to improve sleep in Veterans with and without TBI: An MTBI<sup>2</sup>sponsored protocol Open
Sleep-wake disturbances frequently present in Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). These TBI-related sleep impairments confer significant burden and commonly exacerbate other functional impairments. Therapies to improve sleep …
View article: Living Systematic Review on Cannabis and Other Plant-Based Treatments for Chronic Pain: 2023 Update—Surveillance Report 3
Living Systematic Review on Cannabis and Other Plant-Based Treatments for Chronic Pain: 2023 Update—Surveillance Report 3 Open
During the current search period, one observational study and two randomized controlled trials (one a companion to a previously included study) were identified.Figure 1 shows the literature review process that identified the studies.The li…
View article: Patients' Perspectives on Discontinuing Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Patients' Perspectives on Discontinuing Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Open
Objectives Buprenorphine and other medications for opioid use disorder (OUD) are recommended as standard of care in the treatment of OUD and are associated with positive health and addiction-related outcomes. Despite benefits, discontinuat…
View article: Cannabis Use Is Associated with Pain Severity and Interference Among Cancer Survivors
Cannabis Use Is Associated with Pain Severity and Interference Among Cancer Survivors Open
In a state that had early adoption of medical and recreational cannabis legislation, a high number of cancer survivors report cannabis use. Moderate or more severe pain was associated with an increased likelihood to use cannabis, while moo…
View article: Cannabis dispensary staff approaches to counseling on potential contraindications to cannabis use: insights from a national self-report survey
Cannabis dispensary staff approaches to counseling on potential contraindications to cannabis use: insights from a national self-report survey Open
View article: Cannabis use is associated with pain severity and interference among cancer survivors
Cannabis use is associated with pain severity and interference among cancer survivors Open
Context: Cannabis use for symptom management among individuals with cancer is increasingly common. Objectives We sought to describe the 1) prevalence and characteristics of cannabis use, 2) perceived therapeutic benefits of cannabis use, a…
View article: Patient-Provider Shared Decision-Making, Trust, and Opioid Misuse Among US Veterans Prescribed Long-Term Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain
Patient-Provider Shared Decision-Making, Trust, and Opioid Misuse Among US Veterans Prescribed Long-Term Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain Open
View article: Pain And Opioid Dose Reduction Outcomes Based On Substance Use Disorder Status: Results From A Multi-Site Pragmatic Effectiveness Trial
Pain And Opioid Dose Reduction Outcomes Based On Substance Use Disorder Status: Results From A Multi-Site Pragmatic Effectiveness Trial Open
View article: Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Versus Urban Veterans Health Administration Facilities
Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Versus Urban Veterans Health Administration Facilities Open
View article: “I’m Clean and Sober, But Not Necessarily Free”: Perceptions of Buprenorphine Among Patients in Long-Term Treatment
“I’m Clean and Sober, But Not Necessarily Free”: Perceptions of Buprenorphine Among Patients in Long-Term Treatment Open
Background: Patients receiving buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) experience a roughly 50% reduction in mortality risk relative to those not receiving medication. Longer periods of treatment are also associated wi…
View article: Expanding access to medications for opioid use disorder through locally-initiated implementation
Expanding access to medications for opioid use disorder through locally-initiated implementation Open
View article: Living Systematic Review on Cannabis and Other Plant-Based Treatments for Chronic Pain: Surveillance Report 4
Living Systematic Review on Cannabis and Other Plant-Based Treatments for Chronic Pain: Surveillance Report 4 Open
Overall, based on reviewed evidence, in patients with chronic (mainly neuropathic) pain with short-term treatment (4 weeks to <6 months):• Comparable THC to CBD ratio oral spray is probably associated with small improvements in pain severi…
View article: Feasibility and preliminary efficacy for morning bright light therapy to improve sleep and plasma biomarkers in US Veterans with TBI. A prospective, open-label, single-arm trial
Feasibility and preliminary efficacy for morning bright light therapy to improve sleep and plasma biomarkers in US Veterans with TBI. A prospective, open-label, single-arm trial Open
Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with persistent sleep-wake dysfunction, including insomnia and circadian rhythm disruption, which can exacerbate functional outcomes including mood, pain, and quality of life. Present therapi…
View article: A Cluster-Randomized Clinical Trial to Decrease Prescription Opioid Misuse: Improving the Safety of Opioid Therapy (ISOT)
A Cluster-Randomized Clinical Trial to Decrease Prescription Opioid Misuse: Improving the Safety of Opioid Therapy (ISOT) Open
View article: Living Systematic Reviews: Practical Considerations for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Evidence-based Practice Center Program
Living Systematic Reviews: Practical Considerations for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Evidence-based Practice Center Program Open
Living systematic reviews are a relatively new approach to keeping the evidence in systematic reviews current by frequent surveillance and updating. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Evidence-based Practice Center Program re…
View article: Living Systematic Review on Cannabis and Other Plant-Based Treatments for Chronic Pain
Living Systematic Review on Cannabis and Other Plant-Based Treatments for Chronic Pain Open
Objectives. To evaluate the evidence on benefits and harms of cannabinoids and similar plant-based compounds to treat chronic pain. Data sources. Ovid® MEDLINE®, PsycINFO®, Embase®, the Cochrane Library, and SCOPUS® databases, reference li…
View article: Risk of Suicidal Self-directed Violence Among US Veteran Survivors of Head and Neck Cancer
Risk of Suicidal Self-directed Violence Among US Veteran Survivors of Head and Neck Cancer Open
In this cohort study, a high proportion of HNC survivors with an SSVD event died from their injuries. Identification of risk factors for SSDV among HNC survivors may help direct additional resources to those who are at high risk. Referral …
View article: Analysis of State Cannabis Laws and Dispensary Staff Recommendations to Adults Purchasing Medical Cannabis
Analysis of State Cannabis Laws and Dispensary Staff Recommendations to Adults Purchasing Medical Cannabis Open
This survey study provides insight into how frontline dispensary staff base cannabis recommendations and counsel about risks. The findings may have utility for clinicians to counsel patients who purchase cannabis, customers who want to be …
View article: Perspectives on opioid misuse from public service psychology: An introduction.
Perspectives on opioid misuse from public service psychology: An introduction. Open
Despite practicing in multiple venues where people with opioid use disorders require services, most public service psychology providers are not delivering, or being trained to deliver, treatment for substance use disorders. In addition, un…