title: Chronic pain management support group: a program designed to facilitate coping.
abstract: Chronic low back pain is experienced by many. Pain management programs have been developed to help patients cope with their condition and learn ways to modify their lifestyle to reduce discomfort. This article describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a chronic pain management program at one facility.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Frain
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Donnelly
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012944:Social Support