2017
Developing a typology of patient-generated behavioral goals for cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain (CBT-CP): classification and predicting outcomes
Heapy AA, Wandner L, Driscoll MA, LaChappelle K, Czlapinski R, Fenton BT, Piette JD, Aikens JE, Janevic MR, Kerns RD. Developing a typology of patient-generated behavioral goals for cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain (CBT-CP): classification and predicting outcomes. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine 2017, 41: 174-185. PMID: 28936717, DOI: 10.1007/s10865-017-9885-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyChronic painYard workTreatment outcomesPhysical activityDepressive symptomsPain-related interferenceWork/schoolPain intensityFunctional statusTreatment goalsPredicting OutcomePatient valuesMeaningful improvementsOutcome domainsBehavioral therapyWellness goalsRecreational activitiesPainTherapyOutcomesSymptomsBehavioral goalsActivity
2006
Persistent pain and uncomfortable sensations in persons with multiple sclerosis
Hadjimichael O, Kerns RD, Rizzo MA, Cutter G, Vollmer T. Persistent pain and uncomfortable sensations in persons with multiple sclerosis. Pain 2006, 127: 35-41. PMID: 16949751, DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2006.07.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere painMultiple sclerosisUncomfortable sensationsPersistent painNorth American Research CommitteeMultiple pain sitesLevel of painManagement of painConstancy of painExperience of painPain sitesModerate painPain severityPain intensityEnjoyment of lifeIntense painPatient RegistryMS populationHigh prevalencePainSmall studyHealthcare providersHealthcare systemSclerosisPositive association
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 ratings