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Qualitative thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The average number of BFA visits among participants was 10.8. Thematic analysis revealed three themes (1) Prior experiences with chronic pain, where Veterans often reported having pain for years with limited relief, (2) Appeal of a non-pharmacologic treatment, and (3) BFA had a positive impact on health and well-being. Overall, participants reported BFA to be a brief, convenient, and effective non-pharmacological treatment for their chronic pain. Many described how they had exhausted most other traditional treatments for their chronic pain and saw BFA as an acceptable and effective alternative treatment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our results indicated Veterans appreciated BFA as an alternative approach toward the treatment of their chronic pain beyond what is typically offered in conventional health care, the convenience of short appointment times, and accessible services. 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