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
2015
Chapter 51 Psychological Treatment for Nerve Injuries
Higgins D, Scioli-Salter E, Martin A, Kerns R. Chapter 51 Psychological Treatment for Nerve Injuries. 2015, 805-820. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-802653-3.00100-7.ChaptersPsychological treatmentRelevant psychological theoriesCognitive behavioral therapyBehavioral treatment approachesSelf-regulatory approachPsychological theoriesHealth risk behaviorsBehavioral therapyCommitment TherapyBehavioral approachNeuropathic painMental health comorbiditiesStandardized assessment approachesHealth comorbiditiesTreatment approachesEmpirical evidenceEffective treatment planInterdisciplinary approachNerve injuryPsychologistsTherapeutic approachesPainTreatment planHypnosisBrief consideration
2011
Complicating Factors Associated with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Impact on Pain and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment
Otis JD, McGlinchey R, Vasterling JJ, Kerns RD. Complicating Factors Associated with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Impact on Pain and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment. Journal Of Clinical Psychology In Medical Settings 2011, 18: 145-154. PMID: 21626354, DOI: 10.1007/s10880-011-9239-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAfghan Campaign 2001-Brain ConcussionChronic DiseaseCombat DisordersCombined Modality TherapyComorbidityCooperative BehaviorHumansInterdisciplinary CommunicationIraq War, 2003-2011Military PersonnelMultiple TraumaOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePainPatient Care TeamPsychotherapyStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticVeteransConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderOEF/OIF veteransMild traumatic brain injuryOIF veteransPsychological treatmentTraumatic brain injuryEvidence-based psychological treatmentsPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatmentBrain injuryEvidence-based treatmentsChronic painStress disorderNeeds of individualsOperation Enduring FreedomComorbidity of painNature of combatDisorder treatmentEnduring FreedomIraqi FreedomVeteransTreatment approachesMultidisciplinary treatment approachSymptomatologyPainComorbiditiesPsychological Treatment of Chronic Pain
Kerns RD, Sellinger J, Goodin BR. Psychological Treatment of Chronic Pain. Annual Review Of Clinical Psychology 2011, 7: 411-434. PMID: 21128783, DOI: 10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-090310-120430.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological treatmentExperience of painPsychological researchIndividual differencesCommitment interventionEmotional factorsEmotional distressPain-related disabilityBiopsychosocial modelOlder adultsChronic painFuture interventionsInterdisciplinary planInterventionDistressPain treatmentChildrenAdultsPersonsDisabilityExperiencePain careCentral roleAcceptanceResearch
2006
Psychological treatments for persistent pain: An introduction
Kerns RD, Thorn BE, Dixon KE. Psychological treatments for persistent pain: An introduction. Journal Of Clinical Psychology 2006, 62: 1327-1331. PMID: 16937343, DOI: 10.1002/jclp.20312.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Predicting responses to self-management treatments for chronic pain: application of the pain stages of change model
Kerns R, Rosenberg R. Predicting responses to self-management treatments for chronic pain: application of the pain stages of change model. Pain 2000, 84: 49-55. PMID: 10601672, DOI: 10.1016/s0304-3959(99)00184-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-management approachSelf-management treatmentCognitive-behavioral perspectivePain StagesChronic painPsychological treatmentTreatment completersChronic pain patientsPredictive validityChange modelTranstheoretical modelBehavioral perspectiveMaintenance scoresChange QuestionnaireBehavior changePSOCQCurrent studyPrecontemplationProfile analysisCourse of treatmentPain patientsRelevant outcome measuresModeratorValiditySeparate analysis
1983
Psychological treatment for chronic pain: A selective review
Kerns R, Turk D, Holzman A. Psychological treatment for chronic pain: A selective review. Clinical Psychology Review 1983, 3: 15-26. DOI: 10.1016/0272-7358(83)90003-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive-behavioral treatmentPsychological treatmentBehavioral treatmentOperant conditioningPositive outcomesAssisted relaxationSelective reviewFuture researchSuccessful treatment outcomeUnqualified acceptanceChronic painTreatment outcomesChronic pain managementSample descriptionConditioningPrescriptive approachControl groupBiofeedbackOutcomesAcceptanceResearchPain managementSuggestions