Virtual programs offer alternatives to acute and chronic pain management
Our VISN 4 Transdisciplinary Tele Pain Program (TDTP) provides 100% virtual services offered by a team consisting of a physician, psychologist, occupational and physical therapists, social worker, dietitian, pharmacist, and registered nurses. The team merges their knowledge and expertise to provide alternatives for pain management to assist acute and chronic pain suffers who want to improve their QUALITY of life, increase movement and musculoskeletal conditioning, and engage in biopsychosocial self-management strategies.
The TDTP team provides care coordination and engages Veterans in shared decision making regarding the most appropriate program and service engagement. The purpose of our program is to reduce the perception of pain and enhance your level of independence to promote increased level of physical activity, reduce emotional stress, and improve overall well-being.
Benefits
- Offers a second opinion in complex pain management care
- Collaborate with a TEAM of pain-focused providers across a variety of disciplines
- No travel required
- Evening hours available
Goals
- Empower Veterans by increasing their capacity to self-manage their pain symptoms and maximize the function and quality of life
- Focus on the interaction between the team members rather than to any specific intervention that was applied
Who is appropriate for referral?
- Veterans with chronic or acute pain
- Veterans with rehabilitation needs
- Veterans with virtual capability
Outcomes and results
Tele Pain Services Provided in VISN 4
Group Pain Intake Evaluation
A 90-minute group evaluation by a pain physician, psychologist, occupational therapist, and physical therapist who will assess and work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs.
Discipline Specific Referrals
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Pain Physician
- Evaluation of pain complaint reviewing previous interventions and history
- Providing treatment plan
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Behavioral Health
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)
- Evaluation of pain complaint including various interventions that may be beneficial in achieving your goals. Interventions include but are not limited to: pain coaching, guided meditation, relaxation, mindfulness, relaxation training.
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Occupational Therapy
- Evaluation of pain complaint focusing on the "job of living." This could include getting dressed, doing chores, and working
- Includes getting patients back into things they enjoy
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Physical Therapy
- Evaluation of pain complaint assessing how your body is moving and addressing triggers that may be contributing to your pain
- Prescribing exercises to your capabilities and suggesting modifications to your everyday activities
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Pharmacy
- Evaluation of pain complaint providing education and recommendations related to your medications.
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Nutrition
- Evaluation of pain complaint providing education and counseling to help patients better understand the connection between food and pain
Group Classes Available in VISN 4
Tele Pain Program
- 8 week program
- 2 hours per week
- Evening and women groups available
- Topics covered: chronic pain cycle, SMART goals, pain neuroscience, sleep hygiene, nutrition, pharmacology, relaxation and mindfulness
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
- 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
- Platform for Veterans to connect
- Led by neurological physical therapist
- Different education topics each session (exercise, education, self-management, nutrition etc.)
Group Knee Pain Class
- Six 1-hour classes
- Exercise to your capabilities
- Learn to manage knee pain
- Increase strength/flexibility
Nutrition and Chronic Pain Class
- Weekly class
- Learn about anti-inflammatory diet
- Cooking with chronic pain
Exercising with Pain
- Weekly 30-minute class
- Evening Group available
- Simply exercise progressions for Veterans that view chronic pain as barrier to engaging in routine exercise
Multiple Sclerosis Disease Support Group
- 1st Tuesday of the month
- Platform for Veterans to connect
- Led by neurological physical therapist
- Different education topics each session (exercise, education, self-management, nutrition etc.)
We’re here for you!
To learn more about these programs, please call 855-679-0952 and let them know you would like more information related to the Clinical Resource Hub Tele Pain Program.
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