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In veterans with chronic pain, a whole health team intervention reduced pain interference more than CBT or usual care at 12 mo.
Annals of internal medicine·August 4, 2026·PMID 42546310
Why it mattersChronic pain management often relies on unimodal treatments with limited effectiveness. This study suggests that a comprehensive, team-based whole health model may offer greater functional improvement than CBT or usual care, providing a viable alternative for multidisciplinary pain programs.
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