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Psychological approaches to chronic pain management: part 1
Author(s) -
Adams Nicola,
Poole Helen,
Richardson Clifford
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of clinical nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.94
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1365-2702
pISSN - 0962-1067
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01304.x
Subject(s) - biopsychosocial model , chronic pain , psychological intervention , cognition , pain management , relevance (law) , medicine , psychotherapist , cognitive behavioral therapy , clinical psychology , psychology , physical therapy , psychiatry , political science , law
Aims and objectives. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the theoretical basis and application of psychological interventions used in the management of chronic pain. In doing this, psychological factors mediating pain and disability will also be reviewed. Background. A biopsychosocial model of chronic pain is widely purported and pain management is often based upon cognitive–behavioural principles as psychological factors meditating pain and disability have been found to include emotional, cognitive and behavioural components. Conclusions. This paper provides support for a biopsychosocial model of and for the effectiveness and efficacy of psychological interventions for the management of chronic pain conditions. Relevance to clinical practice. The application of psychological approaches to chronic pain management is reviewed and discussed. The way in which psychological approaches may be integrated specifically into nursing management of chronic pain is discussed in a later paper.