2019
Pain-related illness intrusiveness is associated with lower activity engagement among persons with multiple sclerosis
Gromisch ES, Kerns RD, Beauvais J. Pain-related illness intrusiveness is associated with lower activity engagement among persons with multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis And Related Disorders 2019, 38: 101882. PMID: 31812040, DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2019.101882.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdaptation, PsychologicalAgedCost of IllnessFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultiple SclerosisPainRecreationSocial InteractionSocial ParticipationConceptsWest Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain InventoryIllness Intrusiveness Ratings ScaleIllness intrusivenessMultiple sclerosisPain experienceActivity engagementNorth American Research CommitteeLeast mild painMultidimensional Pain InventoryLower activity engagementDepression symptom severityMild painPain InventoryChronic painExploratory mediation analysisPainSymptom severityDaily functioningRating ScalePositive coping strategiesSignificant predictorsSclerosisResearch CommitteeMediation analysisCovariatesFurther Examination of the Pain Stages of Change Questionnaires Among Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
Mun CJ, Otis JD, Concato J, Reid MC, Burg MM, Czlapinski R, Kerns RD. Further Examination of the Pain Stages of Change Questionnaires Among Chronic Low Back Pain Patients. The Clinical Journal Of Pain 2019, 35: 744-752. PMID: 31149934, DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000733.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic low back pain patientsLow back pain patientsSelf-management approachBack pain patientsCognitive behavioral therapyChronic painDepressive symptom severityPain severityPain patientsPain StagesRegular cognitive behavioural therapySymptom severityVA primary care clinicsChange scoresPrimary care clinicsChange QuestionnaireLong-term functionMaintenance scoresCare clinicsPresent studyPatient readinessPatients' attitudesWeeks posttreatmentSustained benefitTherapeutic mechanismPersonal 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalChronic PainDepressive DisorderFemaleHealth Status DisparitiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedResilience, PsychologicalSocial SupportSocioeconomic FactorsConceptsPain 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 study“I Battle Pain Every Single Day”: Pain-Related Illness Intrusiveness Among Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
Gromisch ES, Kerns RD, Beauvais J. “I Battle Pain Every Single Day”: Pain-Related Illness Intrusiveness Among Persons With Multiple Sclerosis. Rehabilitation Psychology 2019, 64: 269-278. PMID: 30896244, DOI: 10.1037/rep0000273.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalCost of IllnessCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultiple SclerosisPainQuality of LifeSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsIllness intrusivenessDepressive symptom severityMultiple sclerosisSymptom severityNorth American Research CommitteeLeast mild painMultiple Sclerosis RegistryCross-sectional studyMild painExperience painPainDisease severityIntrusive problemEmotional dysfunctionSignificant predictorsSeveritySclerosisStrongest predictorMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisPredictorsCommon correlatesResearch CommitteeParticipantsDysfunction
2018
A Brief, Integrated, Telephone-Based Intervention for Veterans Who Smoke and Have Chronic Pain: A Feasibility Study
Driscoll MA, Perez E, Edmond SN, Becker WC, DeRycke EC, Kerns RD, Bastian LA. A Brief, Integrated, Telephone-Based Intervention for Veterans Who Smoke and Have Chronic Pain: A Feasibility Study. Pain Medicine 2018, 19: s84-s92. PMID: 30203011, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pny144.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic painEvidence-based smoking cessationWorst pain intensity scorePain intensity scoresTelephone-delivered interventionChronic pain reportVA healthcare systemCo-occurring smokingCurrent smokingPain intensityPain outcomesSmoking cessationTelephone interventionPrimary carePain reportsVeteran populationSmokingIntensity scoresMeaningful improvementsStudy participantsPilot studyFunctional interferenceHealthcare systemInterventionPain
2015
Does Change Occur for the Reasons We Think It Does? A Test of Specific Therapeutic Operations During Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Chronic Pain
Burns JW, Nielson WR, Jensen MP, Heapy A, Czlapinski R, Kerns RD. Does Change Occur for the Reasons We Think It Does? A Test of Specific Therapeutic Operations During Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Chronic Pain. The Clinical Journal Of Pain 2015, 31: 603-611. PMID: 25119513, DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000141.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyChronic painStandard cognitive behavioral therapyUse of painTreatment-related changesCoping skillsClinical trialsFavorable outcomeCognitive-behavioral treatmentTreatment benefitTherapeutic mechanismPatient expectationsPainWorking allianceSecondary analysisNonspecific factorsExercise useSession threeRelative validityTherapeutic operationsRelaxation skillsInventory subscalesMixed improvementsTreatmentExercise
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
2012
Pain Coping but Not Readiness to Change Is Associated With Pretreatment Pain-related Functioning
Finan PH, Burns JW, Jensen MP, Nielson WR, Kerns RD. Pain Coping but Not Readiness to Change Is Associated With Pretreatment Pain-related Functioning. The Clinical Journal Of Pain 2012, 28: 687-692. PMID: 22688600, DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0b013e3182400867.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Two Brief Versions of the Multidimensional Pain Readiness to Change Questionnaire, Version 2 (MPRCQ2)
Nielson WR, Armstrong JM, Jensen MP, Kerns RD. Two Brief Versions of the Multidimensional Pain Readiness to Change Questionnaire, Version 2 (MPRCQ2). The Clinical Journal Of Pain 2009, 25: 48-57. PMID: 19158546, DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0b013e3181817ab4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultidimensional Pain ReadinessPain ReadinessMultidisciplinary treatment programBrief versionMultidisciplinary treatmentPain managementPain StagesRheumatic diseasesPatient readinessAuthor consensusTreatment programMeasures of readinessChange QuestionnaireDay programFace validityTreatmentPsychometric propertiesPresent studyQuestionnaireBrief scaleParent scaleVersion 2SubscalesCoping strategiesResponse burden
2008
Further Development of the Multidimensional Pain Readiness to Change Questionnaire: The MPRCQ2
Nielson WR, Jensen MP, Ehde DM, Kerns RD, Molton IR. Further Development of the Multidimensional Pain Readiness to Change Questionnaire: The MPRCQ2. Journal Of Pain 2008, 9: 552-565. PMID: 18337183, PMCID: PMC2758642, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2008.01.327.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultidimensional Pain ReadinessSpinal cord injuryPain ReadinessCord injuryMultidisciplinary treatment programPain-related copingDay programPain managementChronic painFibromyalgia syndromeTreatment programPatient samplesMeasures of readinessClinical samplesPainAmputationInjuryPreliminary supportQuestionnaireArthritisSyndrome
2006
Higher levels of pain readiness to change and more positive affect reduce pain reports – A weekly assessment study on arthritis patients
Strand EB, Kerns RD, Christie A, Haavik-Nilsen K, Klokkerud M, Finset A. Higher levels of pain readiness to change and more positive affect reduce pain reports – A weekly assessment study on arthritis patients. Pain 2006, 127: 204-213. PMID: 16997472, DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2006.08.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFurther support for the pain stages of change model: Suggestions for improved measurement
Maurischat C, Härter M, Kerns RD, Bengel J. Further support for the pain stages of change model: Suggestions for improved measurement. European Journal Of Pain 2006, 10: 41-41. PMID: 16291297, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2005.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Intersession coping skill practice mediates the relationship between readiness for self-management treatment and goal accomplishment
Heapy A, Otis J, Marcus KS, Frantsve LM, Janke E, Shulman M, Bellmore W, Kerns RD. Intersession coping skill practice mediates the relationship between readiness for self-management treatment and goal accomplishment. Pain 2005, 118: 360-368. PMID: 16289803, DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2005.09.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-management treatmentCognitive behavioral therapySelf-management approachPain treatmentChronic painVA primary care clinicsPrimary care clinicsPain ReadinessCare clinicsPain StagesPatient readinessPrimary careImproved outcomesTreatment benefitTreatment goalsSkills practicePractice recommendationsAdherence ratingsAdherenceChange QuestionnairePSOCQPainPatientsTreatmentSelf-efficacy ratingsIdentification of subgroups of persons with chronic pain based on profiles on the pain stages of change questionnaire
Kerns RD, Wagner J, Rosenberg R, Haythornthwaite J, Caudill-Slosberg M. Identification of subgroups of persons with chronic pain based on profiles on the pain stages of change questionnaire. Pain 2005, 116: 302-310. PMID: 15985332, DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2005.04.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAnalysis of VarianceAttitude to HealthChronic DiseaseCluster AnalysisCognitive Behavioral TherapyCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPainPain ManagementPain MeasurementPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSelf CareSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsChronic painPain StagesChange QuestionnaireMeasures of painYears of ageSelf-management approachIdentification of subgroupsPrimary complaintPain AttitudesPainTreatment approachesScale scoreFirst studySubscale scoresDiscriminant function analysisFirst discriminant function analysisScoresValid measureReliable subgroupsSubgroupsQuestionnaire
2004
A critical review of the pain readiness to change model
Kerns RD, Habib S. A critical review of the pain readiness to change model. Journal Of Pain 2004, 5: 357-367. PMID: 15501193, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2004.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIdentification of Strategies Used to Cope with Chronic Pain in Older Persons Receiving Primary Care from a Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Barry LC, Kerns RD, Guo Z, Duong BD, Iannone LP, Reid MC. Identification of Strategies Used to Cope with Chronic Pain in Older Persons Receiving Primary Care from a Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2004, 52: 950-956. PMID: 15161460, DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2004.52263.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVeterans Affairs Medical CenterChronic painOlder personsAnalgesic medicationMedical CenterOlder primary care patientsChronic noncancer painCognitive coping methodsTrauma-related painCross-sectional telephone surveyPrimary care patientsPrimary care practicesProportion of participantsNoncancer painPain characteristicsCare patientsMusculoskeletal causesPrimary carePainActivity restrictionCare practicesMultivariate analysisAscertain factorsOlder populationCoping strategies
2003
Toward the development of a motivational model of pain self-management
Jensen MP, Nielson WR, Kerns RD. Toward the development of a motivational model of pain self-management. Journal Of Pain 2003, 4: 477-492. PMID: 14636816, DOI: 10.1016/s1526-5900(03)00779-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalBehavior TherapyCognitive Behavioral TherapyConditioning, OperantCounselingHumansModels, PsychologicalMotivationPainPain ManagementTreatment OutcomeConceptsMotivational modelMotivation enhancement interventionsTreatment programChronic pain treatment programPain treatment programChronic painEnhancement interventionsPatient motivationMotivational issuesMotivationPain treatmentPainResearchEngagementActive participationPatientsInterventionImplicationsProgramInitial development and validation of a multidimensional pain readiness to change questionnaire
Nielson WR, Jensen MP, Kerns RD. Initial development and validation of a multidimensional pain readiness to change questionnaire. Journal Of Pain 2003, 4: 148-158. PMID: 14622712, DOI: 10.1054/jpai.2003.436.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultidimensional Pain ReadinessPain ReadinessMultidisciplinary pain management programMultidisciplinary pain treatmentPain management programPain management skillsSpinal cord injurySelf-manage painPain treatmentChronic painFibromyalgia syndromeCord injuryPatient readinessInterindividual responseMaladaptive painClinical utilityPainAcquired amputationsConstruct validityReplication samplePreliminary supportPresent studyQuestionnaireSuch questionnairesTreatment
2002
Self-appraised problem solving and pain-relevant social support as predictors of the experience of chronic pain
Kerns RD, Rosenberg R, Otis JD. Self-appraised problem solving and pain-relevant social support as predictors of the experience of chronic pain. Annals Of Behavioral Medicine 2002, 24: 100-105. PMID: 12054314, DOI: 10.1207/s15324796abm2402_06.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic pain patientsPain patientsComprehensive pain management programSocial supportPain management programPrediction of painUtility of interventionsChronic painDepressive symptomsPainDepressionDisabilityPatientsMultiple regression analysisSelf-appraised problemSelf-report measuresHierarchical multiple regression analysisHigh levelsSymptomsManagement program
2000
Understanding the adoption of arthritis self-management: stages of change profiles among arthritis patients
Keefe FJ, Lefebvre JC, Kerns RD, Rosenberg R, Beaupre P, Prochaska J, Prochaska JO, Caldwell DS. Understanding the adoption of arthritis self-management: stages of change profiles among arthritis patients. Pain 2000, 87: 303-313. PMID: 10963910, DOI: 10.1016/s0304-3959(00)00294-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research