Behavioral medicine approaches to pain.
Pain is a complex, idiosyncratic experience. When pain is the primary complaint for seeking medical attention, understanding of multiple factors is essential in guiding successful treatment. Behavioral medicine, a branch of psychology, has been an integral part of interdisciplinary/multidisciplinay care of pain patients. In this article, we provide an overview of behavioral medicine approaches to pain, including assessment and commonly used therapeutic methods. Particular attention is given to cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational enhancement therapy.
Okifuji
Akiko
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Pain Research and Management Center, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Utah, 615 Arapeen Drive, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA. akiko.okifuji@hsc.utah.edu
Ackerlind
Stacy
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D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D001524:Behavioral Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D010146:Pain / Q000523:psychology; D059408:Pain Management; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology