Award
Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs 5I01HX003599-03
Reducing Chronic Opioid Use Among Veterans Undergoing Community Care Surgery Using a Transitional Pain Service
Recipient
VA SALT LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Awarded
March 02, 2026
Identifier
5I01HX003599-03
This award supports research on a telehealth transitional pain service to reduce chronic opioid use in Veterans receiving orthopedic surgery outside VA hospitals, focusing on care coordination and cost-effectiveness.
Description
A study to evaluate a telehealth transitional pain service (TPS) to reduce chronic opioid use among Veterans undergoing orthopedic surgery at non-VA hospitals, aiming to improve care coordination and pain management during surgical transitions.