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