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Salute-CP

1. Supporting Acceptance for Living with Uncomfortable Thoughts and Experiences in Chronic Pain (SALUTE-CP) in Active Duty Military Service Members

Brief Description: The goal of this research study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a new intervention based on focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Supporting Acceptance for Living with Uncomfortable Thoughts and Experiences in Chronic Pain (SALUTE-CP), for active-duty members with chronic pain. This coaching program is delivered by Behavioral Health Technicians.

Study dates: 9/30/2024-09/29/2026

Funded by: DOD/CDMRP, #HT94252411063

Total Award Amount: $370,957

2. Supporting Acceptance for Living with Unwanted Thoughts and Experiences in Chronic Pain (SALUTE-CP) for Veterans

Principal Investigator: Kathryn E. Kanzler, PsyD, ABPP

Brief Description: To establish a paraprofessional-delivered, telehealth-based program for Veterans with chronic pain: Supporting Acceptance for Living with Unwanted Thoughts and Experiences in Chronic Pain (SALUTE-CP), delivered by VA Whole Health Coaches.

Funded by: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, “Bridge & Seed Award” 

Project/Proposal Start and End Date: 10/1/2023 – 09/30/2024

Total Award Amount: $49,990 

Recent related SALUTE-CP presentations (*indicates trainee status):

  1. Morris, O. (Chair)*, Kanzler, K.E., Robinson, P., Blue Star, J. & Sasano, M. (Discussant), Task-Sharing with Paraprofessionals: Increasing Access to Critical FACT Skills, symposium presented at the Association for Contextual and Behavioral Sciences World Conference 23, New Orleans, LA.

  2. Kanzler, K.E. (Presenter), Robinson, P. (Discussant), Dindo, L., Ramirez, A.G., Aikens, J.E., *Morris, O., Romero, R., Lindsay, J., Aycock, C., Sisco, S., Blue Star, J., Amspoker, A., Kvale, E., Finley, E. Acceptance based interventions for chronic health conditions with paraprofessional partners: Increasing access with task-shifting. In M. Shanahan (Chair), Reaching patients with chronic conditions: Utilizing novel treatment delivery formats of acceptance & commitment therapy. Symposium presented at the 45th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. (Continuing Education Activity).

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