2021
Psychological Interventions for the Treatment of Chronic Pain in Adults
Driscoll MA, Edwards RR, Becker WC, Kaptchuk TJ, Kerns RD. Psychological Interventions for the Treatment of Chronic Pain in Adults. Psychological Science In The Public Interest 2021, 22: 52-95. PMID: 34541967, DOI: 10.1177/15291006211008157.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological interventionsCognitive behavioral therapyChronic painPrimary conceptual frameworkPsychological processesCo-occurring disordersIndividual differencesPsychological treatmentPsychological approachResilience factorsCommitment TherapyExpression therapyBiopsychosocial modelAdditional scientific knowledgeComplex experienceImpact of painMultiple pain conditionsSerious public health concernModel of carePublic health concernInterventionOpioid therapyAdultsPain conditionsMindfulness
2020
Identifying Multisite Chronic Pain with Electronic Health Records Data
Von Korff M, DeBar LL, Deyo RA, Mayhew M, Kerns RD, Goulet JL, Brandt C. Identifying Multisite Chronic Pain with Electronic Health Records Data. Pain Medicine 2020, 21: 3387-3392. PMID: 32918481, PMCID: PMC7770230, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnaa295.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultisite chronic painElectronic health care dataChronic painChronic pain impactElectronic health recordsHealth care dataCare dataPain impactHealth recordsLong-term opioid useCommon chronic pain conditionsPain-related disabilityChronic pain conditionsKaiser Permanente NorthwestElectronic health record dataHealth record dataPositive predictive valueOpioid usePain severityPain conditionsDepressive symptomsPainPredictive valueEpidemiological researchRecord data
2019
Personal Resource Profiles of Individuals With Chronic Pain: Sociodemographic and Pain Interference Differences
Mun CJ, Davis MC, Molton IR, Karoly P, Suk HW, Ehde DM, Tennen H, Kerns RD, Jensen MP. Personal Resource Profiles of Individuals With Chronic Pain: Sociodemographic and Pain Interference Differences. Rehabilitation Psychology 2019, 64: 245-262. PMID: 30688480, PMCID: PMC6737933, DOI: 10.1037/rep0000261.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain interferenceChronic painChronic pain conditionsSubgroup of individualsPain conditionsPain intensityPain acceptanceBaseline differencesSleep qualityDepressive symptomsNeuromuscular diseasePainPersonal resource variablesAnnual income levelSociodemographic differencesDaily diariesImportant associationGroup differencesSubgroupsFibromyalgiaRobust associationSocial supportLatent profile analysisBaselinePresent studyDevelopment and Assessment of a Crosswalk Between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM to Identify Patients with Common Pain Conditions
Mayhew M, DeBar LL, Deyo RA, Kerns RD, Goulet JL, Brandt CA, Von Korff M. Development and Assessment of a Crosswalk Between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM to Identify Patients with Common Pain Conditions. Journal Of Pain 2019, 20: 1429-1445. PMID: 31129316, PMCID: PMC6874733, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2019.05.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommon pain conditionsPain conditionsPrevalence estimatesDiagnostic clustersICD-10-CM diagnosis codesNational Pain StrategyElectronic health record dataICD-9-CM definitionsHealth record dataUS health care systemICD-10-CM transitionHealth services researchHealth care systemPain strategiesDiagnosis codesSocio-demographic characteristicsCondition prevalenceDiagnostic codingElectronic databasesHealth servicesSocio-demographic featuresEpidemiologic researchHealth conditionsCare systemRecord data
2017
Gender Differences in Demographic and Clinical Correlates among Veterans with Musculoskeletal Disorders
Higgins DM, Fenton BT, Driscoll MA, Heapy AA, Kerns RD, Bair MJ, Carroll C, Brennan PL, Burgess DJ, Piette JD, Haskell SG, Brandt CA, Goulet JL. Gender Differences in Demographic and Clinical Correlates among Veterans with Musculoskeletal Disorders. Women's Health Issues 2017, 27: 463-470. PMID: 28325585, DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2017.01.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAnxietyChronic PainCohort StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMigraine DisordersMusculoskeletal DiseasesMusculoskeletal PainPain ManagementSeverity of Illness IndexSex FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsMusculoskeletal disordersClinical correlatesPain intensity numeric rating scalePain-related disabilityNumeric rating scaleGreater pain intensityDiagnosis of fibromyalgiaBack pain conditionsMental health conditionsSubstance use disordersGender differencesNeck painPain serviceSevere painPain conditionsPain intensityChronic painTemporomandibular disordersPainful conditionsCardiovascular diseaseMigraine headacheHigh riskLower oddsMSD diagnosisUse disorders
2016
Cooperative pain education and self-management (COPES): study design and protocol of a randomized non-inferiority trial of an interactive voice response-based self-management intervention for chronic low back pain
Heapy AA, Higgins DM, LaChappelle KM, Kirlin J, Goulet JL, Czlapinski RA, Buta E, Piette JD, Krein SL, Richardson CR, Kerns RD. Cooperative pain education and self-management (COPES): study design and protocol of a randomized non-inferiority trial of an interactive voice response-based self-management intervention for chronic low back pain. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2016, 17: 85. PMID: 26879051, PMCID: PMC4754867, DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-0924-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic low back painLow back painNon-inferiority trialRandomized non-inferiority trialCognitive behavioral therapyPerson cognitive-behavioural therapyBack painClinical outcomesChronic pain conditionsNumeric rating scalePain-related interferencePatient-reported informationSelf-management interventionsEvidence-based treatmentsQuality of lifeUS military veteransStatewide health systemBackgroundThe InstituteIVR monitoringSecondary outcomesMore patientsPain conditionsPain intensityPrimary outcomeChronic pain
2014
Persistent Pain and Comorbidity Among Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn Veterans
Higgins DM, Kerns RD, Brandt CA, Haskell SG, Bathulapalli H, Gilliam W, Goulet JL. Persistent Pain and Comorbidity Among Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn Veterans. Pain Medicine 2014, 15: 782-790. PMID: 24548466, DOI: 10.1111/pme.12388.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAfghan Campaign 2001-Chronic PainComorbidityDepressive DisorderFemaleHumansIraq War, 2003-2011Logistic ModelsLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisObesityPrevalenceStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsVeterans Health AdministrationTraumatic brain injuryPersistent painBody mass indexMental health conditionsChronic painOperation Enduring FreedomHealth conditionsElectronic medical record dataChronic pain conditionsPredictors of incidentMedical record dataLongitudinal clinical dataImportant clinical implicationsSubstance use disordersOEF/OIF/OND veteransPost-traumatic stress disorderArmy service membersLogistic regression modelsPain conditionsComorbid conditionsClinical evidenceMass indexBrain injuryClinical data
2010
The Moderating Effect of Obesity on Cognitive–Behavioral Pain Treatment Outcomes
Sellinger JJ, Clark EA, Shulman M, Rosenberger PH, Heapy AA, Kerns RD. The Moderating Effect of Obesity on Cognitive–Behavioral Pain Treatment Outcomes. Pain Medicine 2010, 11: 1381-1390. PMID: 20735748, DOI: 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2010.00935.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexNon-obese participantsPain treatment outcomesMass indexTreatment outcomesSF-36Roland-Morris Disability QuestionnaireChronic low back painAverage body mass indexLow back pain outcomesPain treatment interventionsVeterans SF-36Morris Disability QuestionnaireNon-obese groupAverage pain intensityBack pain outcomesLow back painNumerical rating scaleRole of BMIMeasures of disabilityBeck Depression InventoryDisability QuestionnairePain treatmentBack painPain conditions
2007
Patient–Provider Interactions in the Management of Chronic Pain: Current Findings within the Context of Shared Medical Decision Making
Frantsve LM, Kerns RD. Patient–Provider Interactions in the Management of Chronic Pain: Current Findings within the Context of Shared Medical Decision Making. Pain Medicine 2007, 8: 25-35. PMID: 17244101, DOI: 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2007.00250.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth care providersChronic painPatient-provider interactionsCare providersPain concernsCollaborative treatment decisionsShared medical decisionChronic pain conditionsPatient-provider communicationNonspecific treatment factorsMedical decisionsPain conditionsFemale patientsTreatment decisionsPatientsPainTreatment factorsProvider interactionsLife concernsTreatmentCurrent findingsCommunication trainingProvidersPossible mechanismFindings
2003
Family therapy for persons experiencing pain: evidence for its effectiveness
Kerns R, Otis J. Family therapy for persons experiencing pain: evidence for its effectiveness. Seminars In Pain Medicine 2003, 1: 79-89. DOI: 10.1016/s1537-5897(03)00007-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCouples treatment approachCognitive-behavioral modelFamily systems perspectiveOperant conditioning modelRole of familyChronic painConditioning modelFamily contextRelevant theoretical perspectivesFamily therapyTreatment approachesEvaluation of familiesFamily responsesTheoretical perspectivesEmpirical researchChronic pain conditionsEmpirical investigationSystems perspectivePersonsPain conditionsPainPerspectiveCritical reviewBrief overviewDisorders
2002
Pain in multiple sclerosis: a biopsychosocial perspective.
Kerns RD, Kassirer M, Otis J. Pain in multiple sclerosis: a biopsychosocial perspective. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2002, 39: 225-32. PMID: 12051466.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple sclerosisPain conditionsNature of MSSymptoms of MSAcute pain conditionsPain-related disabilityChronic pain conditionsComprehensive biopsychosocial modelLhermitte's syndromeOptic neuritisJoint painUnresolved painSignificant painAssociated disabilityTrigeminal neuralgiaPain problemsPainful conditionsPainAffective distressSymptomsPsychological interventionsBiopsychosocial perspectiveBiopsychosocial modelSclerosisSyndrome
2000
HIV/AIDS-related Pain as a Chronic Pain Condition: Implications of a Biopsychosocial Model for Comprehensive Assessment and Effective Management
Marcus K, Kerns R, Rosenfeld B, Breitbart W. HIV/AIDS-related Pain as a Chronic Pain Condition: Implications of a Biopsychosocial Model for Comprehensive Assessment and Effective Management. Pain Medicine 2000, 1: 260-273. PMID: 15101893, DOI: 10.1046/j.1526-4637.2000.00033.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS patientsChronic pain conditionsChronic pain assessmentBiopsychosocial modelNegative psychosocial impactPain conditionsPain treatmentChronic painPain assessmentAIDS patientsMultimodal treatmentHigh prevalencePainPsychosocial barriersPsychosocial impactSubstance abuseTreatment issuesPsychosocial contributionsTreatmentAppropriate assessmentPrevalenceAIDSCurrent literatureSpecific recommendationsVulvodynia: an introduction and critical review of a chronic pain condition
Masheb R, Nash J, Brondolo E, Kerns R. Vulvodynia: an introduction and critical review of a chronic pain condition. Pain 2000, 86: 3-10. PMID: 10779654, DOI: 10.1016/s0304-3959(99)00256-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Readiness to adopt a self-management approach to chronic pain: the Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire (PSOCQ)
Kerns R, Rosenberg R, Jamison R, Caudill M, Haythornthwaite J. Readiness to adopt a self-management approach to chronic pain: the Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire (PSOCQ). Pain 1997, 72: 227-234. PMID: 9272807, DOI: 10.1016/s0304-3959(97)00038-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research