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Chapter-120 Cognitive Behavioral Techniques for Pain Management

BOOK TITLE: Ramamurthy's Decision Making in Pain Management: An Algorithmic Approach

Author
1. CA McGeary
ISBN
9789386261458
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14128_121
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
1. UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
Chapter keywords
Cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT, psychoeducation, symptom monitoring, exercise, communication skill training, pacing, relaxation, acceptance and commitment therapy, ACT

Abstract

This chapter describes cognitive behavioral techniques for pain management. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective in the treatment of pain caused by disease states and musculoskeletal problems. The ultimate goals of CBT for pain management are to increase functional activities and to improve self-management of pain. CBT teaches the application of new skills through the use of homework and self-monitoring. This chapter covers the psychoeducation, symptom monitoring, exercise, communication skills training, pacing, and relaxation. While CBT has the most empirical support for the treatment of chronic pain, research has shown that acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has modest support as an empirical treatment for pain management.

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