Conceptualizing and Treating Comorbid Chronic Pain and PTSD | Zendy

Michelle A. Bosco | Zendy; Jessica L. Gallinati | Zendy; Michael E. Clark | Zendy

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Conceptualizing and Treating Comorbid Chronic Pain and PTSD

Author(s) -

Michelle A. Bosco,

Jessica L. Gallinati,

Michael E. Clark

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

pain research and treatment

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.475

H-Index - 29

eISSN - 2090-1550

pISSN - 2090-1542

DOI - 10.1155/2013/174728

Subject(s) - extant taxon , chronic pain , posttraumatic stress , medicine , psychotherapist , clinical psychology , psychiatry , psychology , evolutionary biology , biology

The purpose of this paper is to review the rationale for concurrent, evidence-based treatment of chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To meet this end, we review pertinent definitions and extant theories related to the two conditions and their correlations with each other. We then synthesize theoretical components into a proposal of a comprehensive conceptual framework for understanding the relationship and clinical complexity of overlapping chronic pain and PTSD. We conclude with an example of an integrated treatment model designed specifically to address a fundamental factor associated with pain and PTSD: avoidance.

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