Main description:

There are effective psychological interventions for patients with chronic pain that can serve as an independent treatment or in conjunction with medical and physiological treatments. This volume in the series "Advances in Psychotherapy - Evidence-Based Practice" provides psychologists, physicians, and other health care providers with practical and evidence-based guidance on the psychological diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain in a reader-friendly format. In addition, it includes information about medical treatments, multidisciplinary management, and complementary and alternative therapies.

Contents:

Foreword; 1 Description of the Disorder; 1.1 Definitions; 1.2 Terminology; 1.2.1 Classification of Pain; 1.3 Epidemiology; 1.3.1 Prevalence of Chronic Pain; 1.3.2 Economic Impact of Pain; 1.4 Course and Prognosis; 1.5 Differential Diagnosis; 1.6 Comorbidities; 1.6.1 Sleep Disorders; 1.6.2 Depression; 1.6.3 Anxiety; 1.6.4 Substance Abuse; 1.7 Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation; 2 Theories and Models of the Disorder; 2.1 Dualistic Models; 2.2 Gate-Control Theory; 2.3 Biopsychosocial Model; 2.3.1 Operant Conditioning Model; 2.3.2 Cognitive-Behavioral Model; 2.3.3 Multidisciplinary Management; 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications; 3.1 Referral Questions and Medical Record Review; 3.2 Guidelines for Assessing Medical History; 3.2.1 History of Pain Complaint; 3.2.2 Pain Intensity, Location, Aggravating and Relieving Factors; 3.2.3 Medical History; 3.3 Guidelines for Assessing Cognitions; 3.3.1 Beliefs and Expectations; 3.3.2 Cognition; 3.4 Guidelines for Assessing Psychiatric Disorders; 3.4.1 Behavioral Observations and Mental Status; 3.4.2 Depression; 3.4.3 Anxiety Disorders; 3.4.4 Substance Abuse; 3.5 Guidelines for Assessing Daily Activity Patterns; 3.5.1 Work and Everyday Activities; 3.5.2 Relationships - Family and Friends; 3.6 Additional Areas for Assessment; 3.6.1 Anger; 3.6.2 Social History; 3.6.3 Educational and Employment History; 3.6.4 Presurgical Screening; 3.7 Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations; 3.7.1 Diagnosis; 3.7.2 Treatment Plan; 3.7.3 Referrals to Additional Providers and Communication with Referring Physicians; 4 Treatment; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Methods of Treatment; 4.2.1 Medical Treatments; 4.3 Psychological Interventions; 4.3.1 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy; 4.3.2 Education; 4.3.3 Identifying and Restructuring Negative Cognitions; 4.3.4 Changing Behaviors; 4.3.5 Self-Regulatory Techniques; 4.4 Efficacy and Prognosis; 4.5 Mechanisms of Action; 4.6 Variations and Combinations of Methods; 4.6.1 Physical Therapy; 4.6.2 Complementary and Alternative Medicine; 4.7 Problems in Carrying Out the Treatments; 4.8 Multicultural Issues; 4.9 Conclusion; 5 Case Vignette; 6 Further Reading; 7 References; 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources.