2005
Identification of Pain-Reduction Strategies Used by Community-Dwelling Older Persons
Barry LC, Gill TM, Kerns RD, Reid MC. Identification of Pain-Reduction Strategies Used by Community-Dwelling Older Persons. The Journals Of Gerontology Series A 2005, 60: 1569-1575. PMID: 16424290, DOI: 10.1093/gerona/60.12.1569.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain reduction strategiesLogistic regression analysisOlder personsChronic painCommunity-Dwelling Older PersonsAnalgesic medication useParticipant-related factorsChronic nonmalignant painManagement of painCommunity-dwelling personsCross-sectional studyMost participantsRegression analysisNonmalignant painPain statusMedication useSubstantial painMean agePainActivity restrictionEfficacious strategyCold modalitiesMean numberParticipantsPersonsIdentifying the Activities Affected by Chronic Nonmalignant Pain in Older Veterans Receiving Primary Care
Duong BD, Kerns RD, Towle V, Reid MC. Identifying the Activities Affected by Chronic Nonmalignant Pain in Older Veterans Receiving Primary Care. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2005, 53: 687-694. PMID: 15817018, DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.53220.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic nonmalignant painNonmalignant painChronic painDaily livingAverage pain intensity scoreOlder personsOlder primary care patientsVeterans Affairs Medical CenterPain intensity scoresPain-related disabilityPrimary care patientsPrimary care practicesProportion of participantsCross-sectional surveyCare patientsPrimary careInstrumental activitiesMedical CenterOlder veteransPhysical activityPainCare practicesIntensity scoresOlder individualsRecreational activities
2001
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic pain in the elderly
Kerns R, Otis J, Marcus K. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic pain in the elderly. Clinics In Geriatric Medicine 2001, 17: 503-523. PMID: 11459718, DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0690(05)70083-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyChronic painChronic nonmalignant painNonpharmacologic treatment optionsAmbulatory care settingsDetails of assessmentNonmalignant painPain managementTreatment optionsCare settingsElderly gentlemanPainTherapyTreatment conceptualizationRelevant developmental issuesCognitive-behavioral perspectiveDevelopmental issues
1995
A call for improved clinical trials of the efficacy of antidepressants in the management of chronic, nonmalignant pain
Kerns R. A call for improved clinical trials of the efficacy of antidepressants in the management of chronic, nonmalignant pain. Journal Of Pain 1995, 4: 256-258. DOI: 10.1016/s1082-3174(11)80031-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research