2022
Partnering with patients in clinical trials of pain treatments: a narrative review
Holzer KJ, Veasley C, Kerns RD, Edwards RR, Gewandter JS, Langford DJ, Yaeger LH, McNicol E, Ferguson M, Turk DC, Dworkin RH, Haroutounian S. Partnering with patients in clinical trials of pain treatments: a narrative review. Pain 2022, 163: 1862-1873. PMID: 35297799, DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002600.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain treatmentClinical trialsPatient engagementNarrative reviewClinical researchPatient-centered clinical researchPain research studiesPain-related studiesMeaningful patient engagementClinical studiesPatient recruitmentPatient partnersPatientsTrialsTreatmentCurrent evaluationReviewSpecific guidance
2016
Using Patient Perspectives to Inform the Development of a Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Pain in Patients with HIV: A Qualitative Study
Merlin JS, Young SR, Johnson MO, Saag M, Demonte W, Modi R, Shurbaji S, Anderson WA, Kerns R, Bair MJ, Kertesz S, Davies S, Turan JM. Using Patient Perspectives to Inform the Development of a Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Pain in Patients with HIV: A Qualitative Study. Pain Medicine 2016, 18: 879-888. PMID: 27425186, PMCID: PMC6279265, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnw150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic painPatient preferencesBehavioral interventionsNonpharmacologic treatmentsHIV statusPatient's perspectivePainHIVElicit participants' preferencesIntervention contentThematic analysis approachIntervention developmentPsychosocial vulnerabilityInterventionGroup participantsPatientsGroup sessionsTarget populationFocus groupsQualitative studyPeer leadershipParticipants' preferencesIndividualsEmergent themesDeliveryPain Psychology: A Global Needs Assessment and National Call to Action
Darnall BD, Scheman J, Davin S, Burns JW, Murphy JL, Wilson AC, Kerns RD, Mackey SC. Pain Psychology: A Global Needs Assessment and National Call to Action. Pain Medicine 2016, 17: 250-263. PMID: 26803844, PMCID: PMC4758272, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnv095.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain psychologyPsychology training programsPsychological treatment modalitiesDirectors of graduatePsychology servicesPsychology curriculumQualified therapistsPsychologyPain trainingNational Pain StrategyPhysical painTherapistsPostdoctoral educationTraining programUnanimous interestLow confidenceTrainingNeeds assessmentTreatment of painPoor insurance coverageHealth care cliniciansInstitute of MedicineLimited awarenessBetter trainingPain strategies
2007
Patient–Provider Interactions in the Management of Chronic Pain: Current Findings within the Context of Shared Medical Decision Making
Frantsve LM, Kerns RD. Patient–Provider Interactions in the Management of Chronic Pain: Current Findings within the Context of Shared Medical Decision Making. Pain Medicine 2007, 8: 25-35. PMID: 17244101, DOI: 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2007.00250.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChronic DiseaseCommunicationCommunication BarriersDecision MakingFemaleHumansMalePain ManagementPatient ParticipationPhysician-Patient RelationsSex FactorsConceptsHealth care providersChronic painPatient-provider interactionsCare providersPain concernsCollaborative treatment decisionsShared medical decisionChronic pain conditionsPatient-provider communicationNonspecific treatment factorsMedical decisionsPain conditionsFemale patientsTreatment decisionsPatientsPainTreatment factorsProvider interactionsLife concernsTreatmentCurrent findingsCommunication trainingProvidersPossible mechanismFindings