Diana M. Higgins, PhD

Associate Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Higgins is a pain psychologist in the VA Healthcare System where she provides evidence-based psychological interventions to treat chronic pain conditions in Veterans. Dr. Higgins has conducted clinical and health services research focused on chronic pain. Her current research involves clinical trials of non-pharmacological interventions using technology (e.g., IVR, smartphone applications, Internet) to increase access to evidence-based chronic pain care.

Publications

  • Published 6/1/2025

    MacLean RR, Shor R, Reilly ED, Reuman L, Solar C, Halat AM, Higgins DM. Engagement in Digital Self-management Interventions for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review. Clin J Pain. 2025 Jun 01; 41(6). PMID: 40145149.

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  • Published 11/4/2024

    Lovejoy TI, Midboe AM, Higgins DM, Ali J, Kerns RD, Heapy AA, Nalule EK, Pal N. Optimizing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Pragmatic Clinical Trials: Findings from the Pain Management Collaboratory. J Pain. 2024 Nov 04; 104727. PMID: 39505120.

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  • Published 11/1/2024

    Sellinger JJ, Gilstad-Hayden K, Lazar C, Seal K, Purcell N, Burgess DJ, Martino S, Heapy A, Higgins D, Rosen MI. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on participants in pragmatic clinical trials for chronic pain: implications for trial outcomes and beyond. Pain Med. 2024 Nov 01; 25(Supplement_1):S17-S27. PMID: 39514885.

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  • Published 9/5/2024

    Kroll-Desrosiers A, Wallace KF, Higgins DM, Martino S, Marteeny V, Walker L, Mattocks KM. Exploring the Experience of Pain and Pain Management for Pregnant and Postpartum Veterans with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain. Womens Health Issues. 2024; 34(6):628-635. PMID: 39242321.

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  • Published 8/12/2023

    Kroll-Desrosiers A, Wallace KF, Higgins DM, Martino S, Mattocks KM. Musculoskeletal Pain During Pregnancy Among Veterans: Associations With Health and Health Care Utilization. Womens Health Issues. 2024; 34(1):90-97. PMID: 37580185.

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Education

  • University of Maine, PhD
  • University of Maine, MA
  • St Francis Xavier University, BA

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