Natural Product Use for Chronic Pain: A New Survey of Patterns of Use, Beliefs, Concerns, and Disclosure to Providers

Abstract Background: “Natural products” (NPs), including dietary supplements, are widely used, yet little is known about NP use for chronic pain and related conditions. Objective: To develop a new NP survey to better understand reasons for NP use, beliefs, concerns, medication substitution, and provider disclosure. Methods: Based on similar surveys and input from veteran focus groups and subject matter experts, a new brief NP survey was developed. The survey was piloted among 52 veterans with chronic pain enrolled in Veterans