Cognitive-behavioral therapy for hand and arm pain.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psychological treatment that emphasizes the interrelation among thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and sensations. CBT has been proved effective not only for treatment of psychological illness but also for teaching adaptive coping strategies in the context of chronic illnesses, including chronic pain. The present article provides general information on CBT, specific information on CBT for pain, as well as guidelines and strategies for using CBT for hand and arm pain patients, as part of multidisciplinary care models.
Department of Psychiatry, Behavioral Medicine Service, Massachusetts General Hostpital, Boston, Massachusetts 02138, USA. avranceanu@partners.org
Ana-Maria
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Vranceanu
Steve
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Safren
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001132:Arm / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001290:Attitude; D001519:Behavior; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D006225:Hand / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology; D059408:Pain Management