2012
Providers' roles in enhancing patients' adherence to pain self management
Dorflinger L, Kerns RD, Auerbach SM. Providers' roles in enhancing patients' adherence to pain self management. Translational Behavioral Medicine 2012, 3: 39-46. PMID: 24073159, PMCID: PMC3717997, DOI: 10.1007/s13142-012-0158-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatient-provider interactionsSelf-ManagementPatient engagementPatient-centered approachSelf-management approachEmpathic discussionChronic painPatient adherenceSelf-management techniquesPatient educationPractice guidelinesPatientsPractice recommendationsProvider rolesPainAdherenceRelevant literatureManagementProvidersCliniciansMotivation enhancementRole
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