2015
Chapter 51 Psychological Treatment for Nerve Injuries
Higgins D, Scioli-Salter E, Martin A, Kerns R. Chapter 51 Psychological Treatment for Nerve Injuries. 2015, 805-820. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-802653-3.00100-7.ChaptersPsychological treatmentRelevant psychological theoriesCognitive behavioral therapyBehavioral treatment approachesSelf-regulatory approachPsychological theoriesHealth risk behaviorsBehavioral therapyCommitment TherapyBehavioral approachNeuropathic painMental health comorbiditiesStandardized assessment approachesHealth comorbiditiesTreatment approachesEmpirical evidenceEffective treatment planInterdisciplinary approachNerve injuryPsychologistsTherapeutic approachesPainTreatment planHypnosisBrief consideration
2003
Veterans reports of pain and associations with ratings of health, health-risk behaviors, affective distress, and use of the healthcare system
Kerns RD, Otis J, Rosenberg R, Reid MC. Veterans reports of pain and associations with ratings of health, health-risk behaviors, affective distress, and use of the healthcare system. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2003, 40: 371. PMID: 15080222, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2003.09.0371.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPresence of painMental health servicesHealth risk behaviorsHealth servicesVHA primary care settingsVeterans Health Administration facilitiesUse of outpatientPain management strategiesPrimary care settingPrimary care providersRatings of healthEmotional distressSelf-rated healthIndex visitHealth-related concernsPain complaintsVHA facilitiesHigh prevalenceCare settingsCare providersPainMore outpatientGreater emotional distressAdministration facilitiesAlcohol use
1998
Health Risk Behaviors and Their Relationships to Health Care Utilization Among Veterans Receiving Primary Medical Care
Benedetto M, Kerns R, Rosenberg R, Burg M, Westgate K. Health Risk Behaviors and Their Relationships to Health Care Utilization Among Veterans Receiving Primary Medical Care. Journal Of Clinical Psychology In Medical Settings 1998, 5: 441-447. DOI: 10.1023/a:1026258911757.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealth care utilizationCare utilizationHealth risk behaviorsAffective distressRisk factorsRisk behaviorsBehavioral health risk factorsPrimary care providersPrimary care settingBehavioral risk factorsCurrent tobacco usePrimary medical careHealth risk factorsBehavioral health risksHealth care systemBrief self-report questionnaireBehaviour change interventionsRisk drinkingCare settingsTobacco useSelf-report questionnairesCare providersPatterns of useMedical careMild range