Abstract
Introduction 292 The adult with chronic pain 293 Aims of treatment 293 Principles of CBT-based pain management programs 294 The evidence base 297 Future of CBT for chronic pain 300 Conclusions 300 References 300 Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) is a complex treatment developed from principles of learning theory and empirical studies of cognition. Effective implementation of CBT should be based on an explicit treatment protocol, careful attention to multidisciplinary teamwork, and supervision. Chronic pain patients frequently experience comorbid symptoms of anxiety and depression. Patients approach to pain is construed as one of inappropriate and ineffective problem solving.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Clinical Pain Management |
Subtitle of host publication | Chronic Pain (2nd ed.) |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 292-302 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781444109818 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780340940082 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Health Professions
- General Medicine