2016
Using Patient Perspectives to Inform the Development of a Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Pain in Patients with HIV: A Qualitative Study
Merlin JS, Young SR, Johnson MO, Saag M, Demonte W, Modi R, Shurbaji S, Anderson WA, Kerns R, Bair MJ, Kertesz S, Davies S, Turan JM. Using Patient Perspectives to Inform the Development of a Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Pain in Patients with HIV: A Qualitative Study. Pain Medicine 2016, 18: 879-888. PMID: 27425186, PMCID: PMC6279265, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnw150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic painPatient preferencesBehavioral interventionsNonpharmacologic treatmentsHIV statusPatient's perspectivePainHIVElicit participants' preferencesIntervention contentThematic analysis approachIntervention developmentPsychosocial vulnerabilityInterventionGroup participantsPatientsGroup sessionsTarget populationFocus groupsQualitative studyPeer leadershipParticipants' preferencesIndividualsEmergent themesDelivery
2014
Can We Improve Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Back Pain Treatment Engagement and Adherence? A Controlled Trial of Tailored Versus Standard Therapy
Kerns RD, Burns JW, Shulman M, Jensen MP, Nielson WR, Czlapinski R, Dallas MI, Chatkoff D, Sellinger J, Heapy A, Rosenberger P. Can We Improve Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Back Pain Treatment Engagement and Adherence? A Controlled Trial of Tailored Versus Standard Therapy. Health Psychology 2014, 33: 938-947. PMID: 24295024, DOI: 10.1037/a0034406.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStandard CBTMotivational enhancement strategiesTreatment engagementSkills practiceCognitive behavioral therapyIndex of engagementBehavioral therapyBehavioral skillsGoal accomplishmentLow dropout ratePosttreatment improvementTreatment participationDaily ratingsOutcomes supportTherapeutic processBaseline measuresEnhancement strategiesMore sessionsParticipants' preferencesChronic back painTCBTParticipantsEngagementOutcome factorsTreatment conditions