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
2011
Measuring Pain Impact Versus Pain Severity Using a Numeric Rating Scale
Fraenkel L, Falzer P, Fried T, Kohler M, Peters E, Kerns R, Leventhal H. Measuring Pain Impact Versus Pain Severity Using a Numeric Rating Scale. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2011, 27: 555-560. PMID: 22081365, PMCID: PMC3326111, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-011-1926-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNumeric rating scaleImpact of painPain impactPatient preferencesPain intensity numeric rating scaleRating ScalePatients' treatment preferencesResultsTwo hundred fortyMore effective treatmentsHigh-risk treatmentValuable screening instrumentPain severityCurrent medicationsMusculoskeletal painNRS scoresClinical outcomesIllness perceptionsPhysical functionTreatment preferencesHundred fortyEffective treatmentPainClinical practiceAppropriate managementScreening instrument
1985
The West Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory (WHYMPI)
Kerns R, Turk DC, Rudy TE. The West Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory (WHYMPI). Pain 1985, 23: 345-356. PMID: 4088697, DOI: 10.1016/0304-3959(85)90004-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWest Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain InventoryMultidimensional Pain InventoryPain InventoryChronic painChronic pain patientsImpact of painPain patientsClinical painCommon daily activitiesPainTreatment approachesPatient's lifePatient communicationClinical settingStrong psychometric propertiesClinical researchersDaily activitiesPatientsPsychometric propertiesValid assessment