Whole Health Options and Pain Education (wHOPE): A Pragmatic Trial Comparing Whole Health Team vs Primary Care Group Education to Promote Nonpharmacological Strategies to Improve Pain, Functioning, and Quality of Life in Veterans—Rationale, Methods, and Implementation

This study details the wHOPE pragmatic trial, which evaluates the VA Whole Health model for chronic pain management in veterans. Researchers compare a multidisciplinary team approach against group education and usual care to improve patient functioning and quality of life.