2019
Core Competencies for the Emerging Specialty of Pain Psychology
Wandner LD, Prasad R, Ramezani A, Malcore SA, Kerns RD. Core Competencies for the Emerging Specialty of Pain Psychology. American Psychologist 2019, 74: 432-444. PMID: 30070541, DOI: 10.1037/amp0000330.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Pain StrategyPain managementInstitute of MedicinePain psychologistPain strategiesChronic painPain carePain psychologyPainField of psychologyIOM reportCore competenciesSpecialty areasPsychologistsHuman ServicesPivotal rolePsychologyMultiple professionsEmerging SpecialtySpecialtiesCurrent articleManagementCliniciansCare
2016
Pain Psychology: A Global Needs Assessment and National Call to Action
Darnall BD, Scheman J, Davin S, Burns JW, Murphy JL, Wilson AC, Kerns RD, Mackey SC. Pain Psychology: A Global Needs Assessment and National Call to Action. Pain Medicine 2016, 17: 250-263. PMID: 26803844, PMCID: PMC4758272, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnv095.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain psychologyPsychology training programsPsychological treatment modalitiesDirectors of graduatePsychology servicesPsychology curriculumQualified therapistsPsychologyPain trainingNational Pain StrategyPhysical painTherapistsPostdoctoral educationTraining programUnanimous interestLow confidenceTrainingNeeds assessmentTreatment of painPoor insurance coverageHealth care cliniciansInstitute of MedicineLimited awarenessBetter trainingPain strategies