The goal of the RAMP mind-body program is to provide Veterans with information and tools that can help them manage their pain. The program explores the important connection between our bodies and minds, and how to use this special connection to manage pain more effectively.
18 years of age or older
rural-dwelling based on U.S. Health Services Research Administration Criteria
chronic pain based on two qualifying pain diagnoses in their electronic health record (EHR) within the same diagnostic category, at least 90 days apart, during the previous 2 years
self-reported pain on at least most days in the past 3 months
severe, poorly controlled psychiatric or substance use disorder (identified by chart review)
active member of advisory panel for the study
enrollment in another research study for pain
enrollment in a similar study
Parallel
RAMP Program
BehavioralRAMP is a 9-week program comprised of weekly online group sessions (90 minutes each) with pre-recorded expert-led education videos, mind-body skill training and practice, and facilitated discussions.
Pain interference
Measured using the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) interference score. Minimum value: 0. Maximum value: 10. Higher scores indicate worse functioning.
Pain intensity
Measured using the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) intensity score. Minimum value: 0. Maximum value: 10. Higher scores indicate more severe pain.
Pain impact
Measured using the Graded Chronic Pain Scale-Revised (GCPS-R), a six item scale developed to differentiate mild, bothersome, and high-impact chronic pain. Two questions to identify chronic pain and high impact chronic pain; frequency of pain during the prior 3 months and frequency of limitation in activities in the prior 3 months.
Quality of life
Measured using the World Health Organization (WHO) 2-item measure which measures quality of life and satisfaction with health on a 1 to 5 scale.
Quality of life
Measured using the Euro Quality of Life scale, a 5 section questionnaire to assess mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression.
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