Publications by authors named "Lisa R Miller-Matero"

Background: Weight and shape overvaluation (WSO; undue influence of weight and shape on self-evaluation) is common among individuals undergoing bariatric surgery. Little is known about how WSO relates to poorer outcomes for patients remote from surgery.

Objectives: To examine associations between WSO with anxiety and depression symptoms and various maladaptive eating behaviors in patients up to 4 years post-bariatric surgery.

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Background: Integrating pain psychology in primary care has the potential to improve symptom burden; however, identifying those who may benefit is a challenge. The purpose of this study was to gather feedback from a multidisciplinary team to optimize digital screening and referral for psychological treatment of chronic pain distress within primary care.

Method: Team members in a primary care clinic were introduced to the proposed screening process and offered the opportunity to complete a feedback survey.

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Objective: Substance use among individuals receiving prescription opioids for pain may be associated with poorer functioning. The purpose of this study was to examine whether the use of substances (ie, alcohol, marijuana, or tobacco) among individuals prescribed opioids for pain management was associated with pain, psychiatric disorders, and opioid misuse.

Methods: Patients with non-cancer pain and a new opioid prescription were recruited from 2 health systems.

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Background: Although psychological interventions can be used to improve chronic pain management, underserved individuals (i.e., racially minoritized and socioeconomically disadvantaged) may be less likely to engage in such services.

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Introduction: Depressive and anxious symptoms and maladaptive eating behaviors fluctuate with stressful events for patients seeking bariatric surgery. These associations are less clear for patients postoperatively. Using the COVID-19 pandemic as a frame, we examined associations between changes in depressive and anxious symptoms and maladaptive eating behaviors between up to four years postoperatively.

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  • PTSD is common among patients with chronic pain and negatively affects their pain management and increases opioid use.
  • In a study of 808 participants, those with high emotional support showed a lower association between PTSD and continued opioid use compared to those with lower emotional support.
  • The findings suggest that enhancing emotional support for patients with chronic pain and PTSD could potentially reduce the need for sustained opioid treatment.
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Objective: Depression is one of the costliest and most prevalent health conditions in the U.S. with 21 million adults having experienced at least one major depressive episode.

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This study aimed to evaluate whether anxiety, depression, and infertility-specific distress differ among women with female infertility who are trying to conceive and/or seeking infertility treatment. Women with diagnosed female factor infertility in the past 2 years ( = 188) completed demographic questions, and measures of infertility-specific distress, anxiety, and depression. The majority of the sample were actively trying to conceive (78.

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Objective: Marijuana use is increasingly common among patients with chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) and long-term opioid therapy (LTOT). We determined if lifetime recreational and medical marijuana use were associated with more frequent and higher dose prescription opioid use.

Design: Cross-sectional SUBJECTS: Eligible patients (n=1,037), who had a new period of prescription opioid use lasting 30-90 days, were recruited from two midwestern health care systems to a study of long-term prescription opioid use and mental health outcomes.

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Background: Given the low usage of virtual health care prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was unclear whether those living in rural locations would benefit from increased availability of virtual mental health care. The rapid transition to virtual services during the COVID-19 pandemic allowed for a unique opportunity to examine how the transition to virtual mental health care impacted psychotherapy disruption (i.e.

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Little is known about substance use among women with infertility, yet substance use has implications for fertility and pregnancy. The purpose was to estimate the prevalence of substance use among women with infertility and examine whether substance use was associated with psychiatric symptoms, active attempts to conceive, and engagement in fertility treatments. Eligible patients were from a single healthcare system who received a female infertility diagnosis within the past 2 years.

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  • - A study explored the factors influencing weight recurrence in patients two or more years after bariatric surgery, finding that 23.1% experienced significant weight gain.
  • - Key associations to weight recurrence included psychiatric symptoms like anxiety and depression, as well as maladaptive eating habits, particularly emotional and binge eating behaviors.
  • - The final analysis identified lack of mindful eating and inadequate sleep as significant predictors of weight recurrence, suggesting that these areas should be monitored by clinicians post-surgery.
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Retrospective cohort studies have consistently observed that long-term prescription opioid use is a risk factor for new major depressive episodes. However, prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings and establish evidence for causation. The Prescription Opioids and Depression Pathways cohort study is designed for this purpose.

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  • A study investigated psychological and behavioral factors affecting outcomes after bariatric surgery, with a focus on racial differences among participants who completed an online survey.
  • The sample consisted of 733 individuals (87% women, 63% White, average age 44) and found that White participants reported higher anxiety and emotional eating linked to depression, while Black participants showed greater depressive severity.
  • Results indicated that White individuals experienced more disordered eating behaviors, such as loss of control eating and grazing, while also being less likely to skip meals or eat at night compared to Black individuals; addressing depressive symptoms and eating patterns could improve surgery outcomes.
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Background: There are limited data regarding the association of cannabis use with outcomes after bariatric surgery. As such, it is challenging to know how to counsel patients using cannabis.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine whether postsurgical cannabis use was associated with psychiatric symptoms and maladaptive eating among individuals up to 4 years after bariatric surgery.

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Objective: Engagement in evidence-based psychological interventions for pain management is low. Identifying characteristics associated with interest in interventions can inform approaches to increase uptake and engagement. The purpose of this study was to examine factors associated with interest in psychological interventions among persons with chronic noncancer pain receiving prescription opioids.

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Objective: This study aimed to examine population-level disruption in psychotherapy before and after the rapid shift to virtual mental health care induced by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

Methods: This retrospective study used electronic health record and insurance claims data from three U.S.

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Background: Nearly two-thirds of patients engage in alcohol use after bariatric surgery, while a substantial number meet criteria for alcohol use disorder after their procedure. Given that pre-surgical education may not be sufficient, alternative methods of preventing post-surgical drinking are needed. We sought feedback on a proposed technology-based intervention to reduce alcohol use for individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery.

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Introduction: This study tested for differences based on relationship status at the time of surgery in baseline body mass index (BMI), weight loss outcomes (change in BMI [ΔBMI], percent total weight loss [%TWL], percent excess weight loss [%EWL]), and rates of successful weight loss (defined as ≥ 50%EWL) up to 4-year postbariatric surgery.

Method: Data came from a secondary analysis of patients ( = 492) who were up to 4-year postsurgery and completed a presurgical psychological evaluation and postsurgical survey.

Results: Sixty-nine percent of participants were patients in committed relationships and 31% were single/divorced/widowed patients.

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  • The All of Us Research Program aims to understand opioid use by analyzing data from a diverse group of over 214,000 participants, linking survey responses and electronic health records.
  • The study found that lifetime opioid use prevalence was 4% for street opioids and 9% for nonmedical prescription opioids, with men more likely to have used opioids, while foreign-born individuals showed reduced risks.
  • The findings will help track national trends in opioid prescription, usage, and opioid use disorders (OUD) over time, particularly among underrepresented groups, contributing valuable insights to the ongoing opioid crisis.
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Background: Early identification of alcohol use is crucial for informing recommendations of appropriate follow-up treatment pre-liver transplant and optimizing post-liver transplant outcomes. The purpose of the study was to investigate whether there are psychosocial factors associated with a positive PEth test.

Methods: All patients who underwent a routine pre-surgical psychological evaluation for liver transplant listing (all etiologies, including acute liver failure, dual organ, and re-transplantation) at a single health care system in 2020 were included in a retrospective chart review.

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