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Utilizing Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) to Treat Chronic Pain in Homeless/at Risk Veterans in the VA
by
Cathy St. Pierre, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Seminar date: 7/20/2023
Description: The purpose of this presentation is to describe the preliminary findings of a convenience sample of Veterans housed vs. unhoused being treated with BFA for chronic pain.
Target audience: This topic would be of interest to any clinical professionals who work with Veterans experiencing chronic pain and interested in trying non-pharmacological modalities.
