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
2018
Veteran Experiences Seeking Non-pharmacologic Approaches for Pain
Giannitrapani K, McCaa M, Haverfield M, Kerns RD, Timko C, Dobscha S, Lorenz K. Veteran Experiences Seeking Non-pharmacologic Approaches for Pain. Military Medicine 2018, 183: e628-e634. PMID: 29590422, DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usy018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-pharmacologic approachesUS military veteransPatient-centered pain careVA health care systemManagement of painNumeric rating scalePrimary care clinicsMilitary veteransPain intensity ratingsSpecific access barriersVA healthcare systemMulti-level barriersHealth care systemVeterans' experiencesFuture implementation effortsPain screeningCare clinicsPain carePrimary careCare coordinationPain studiesPainPain experienceVeterans' knowledgeFemale veterans