2022
An Analysis of the Role of Mental Health in a Randomized Trial of a Walking Intervention for Black Veterans With Chronic Pain
Hammett PJ, Eliacin J, Makris UE, Allen KD, Kerns RD, Heapy A, Goldsmith ES, Meis LA, Taylor BC, Saenger M, Cross LJS, Do T, Branson M, Burgess DJ. An Analysis of the Role of Mental Health in a Randomized Trial of a Walking Intervention for Black Veterans With Chronic Pain. Journal Of Pain 2022, 24: 55-67. PMID: 36162790, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2022.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health disordersPain-related disabilityCo-occurring mental health disordersUsual careChronic painHealth disordersIntensive treatmentBlack veteransVA health care systemChronic musculoskeletal painChronic pain patientsMental health diagnosesTelephone coaching sessionsHealth care systemMusculoskeletal painPain patientsBlack patientsPainSecondary analysisPatientsMental healthCare systemHealth diagnosisIntervention effectivenessDisorders
2014
Hearing New Voices: Registered Nurses and Health Technicians Experience Caring for Chronic Pain Patients in Primary Care Clinics
Pellico LH, Gilliam WP, Lee AW, Kerns RD. Hearing New Voices: Registered Nurses and Health Technicians Experience Caring for Chronic Pain Patients in Primary Care Clinics. The Open Nursing Journal 2014, 8: 25-33. PMID: 25246996, PMCID: PMC4168647, DOI: 10.2174/1874434601408010025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary care clinicsChronic painRegistered NursesHealth techniciansCare clinicsChronic pain managementChronic pain patientsOverall response rateCare of patientsGlobal health problemHigh prevalence ratesPatient-centered careRecent national estimatesPain managementPain patientsClinical quandaryPatient populationNursing staffPrevalence ratesPainPatientsResponse rateSystem barriersPrimacy of patientsHealth problems
2012
The Practitioner Proposes a Treatment Change and the Patient Declines: What to do next?
Falzer PR, Leventhal HL, Peters E, Fried TR, Kerns R, Michalski M, Fraenkel L. The Practitioner Proposes a Treatment Change and the Patient Declines: What to do next? Pain Practice 2012, 13: 215-226. PMID: 23462141, PMCID: PMC3668345, DOI: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2012.00573.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Patient race and physicians' decisions to prescribe opioids for chronic low back pain
Burgess DJ, Crowley-Matoka M, Phelan S, Dovidio JF, Kerns R, Roth C, Saha S, van Ryn M. Patient race and physicians' decisions to prescribe opioids for chronic low back pain. Social Science & Medicine 2008, 67: 1852-1860. PMID: 18926612, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2008.09.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic low back painLow back painPatient racePhysician's decisionWhite patientsBack painTreatment decisionsHigh doseAmerican Medical Association Physician MasterfileChronic pain patientsPrimary care physiciansPhysicians' treatment decisionsNon-clinical characteristicsStrong opioidsNonwhite patientsPatient characteristicsPain managementPain patientsBlack patientsCare physiciansPatientsOpioidsPhysician MasterfilePhysician behaviorPatient's verbal behavior
2006
Further support for the pain stages of change model: Suggestions for improved measurement
Maurischat C, Härter M, Kerns RD, Bengel J. Further support for the pain stages of change model: Suggestions for improved measurement. European Journal Of Pain 2006, 10: 41-41. PMID: 16291297, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2005.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Prevalence and correlates of depression in treatment-seeking women with vulvodynia
Masheb RM, Wang E, Lozano C, Kerns RD. Prevalence and correlates of depression in treatment-seeking women with vulvodynia. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology 2005, 25: 786-791. PMID: 16368586, DOI: 10.1080/01443610500328199.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCurrent major depressive disorderMajor depressive disorderGreater pain severityCorrelates of depressionPain severityQuality of lifeCo-morbid major depressive disorderRates of MDDWorse functioningOnset of vulvodyniaLifetime major depressive disorderChronic pain patientsFirst depressive episodeDepressive symptom severityLifetime prevalence ratesPain patientsTreatment-seeking womenDepressive episodeSexual functionDepressive disorderPrevalence ratesVulvodyniaSymptom severityTreatment-seeking sampleWomen
2002
Self-appraised problem solving and pain-relevant social support as predictors of the experience of chronic pain
Kerns RD, Rosenberg R, Otis JD. Self-appraised problem solving and pain-relevant social support as predictors of the experience of chronic pain. Annals Of Behavioral Medicine 2002, 24: 100-105. PMID: 12054314, DOI: 10.1207/s15324796abm2402_06.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic pain patientsPain patientsComprehensive pain management programSocial supportPain management programPrediction of painUtility of interventionsChronic painDepressive symptomsPainDepressionDisabilityPatientsMultiple regression analysisSelf-appraised problemSelf-report measuresHierarchical multiple regression analysisHigh levelsSymptomsManagement programPreliminary validation of a German version of pain stages of change questionnaire
Maurischat C, Härter M, Auclair P, Kerns RD, Bengel J. Preliminary validation of a German version of pain stages of change questionnaire. European Journal Of Pain 2002, 6: 43-48. PMID: 11888227, DOI: 10.1053/eujp.2001.0271.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Predicting responses to self-management treatments for chronic pain: application of the pain stages of change model
Kerns R, Rosenberg R. Predicting responses to self-management treatments for chronic pain: application of the pain stages of change model. Pain 2000, 84: 49-55. PMID: 10601672, DOI: 10.1016/s0304-3959(99)00184-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-management approachSelf-management treatmentCognitive-behavioral perspectivePain StagesChronic painPsychological treatmentTreatment completersChronic pain patientsPredictive validityChange modelTranstheoretical modelBehavioral perspectiveMaintenance scoresChange QuestionnaireBehavior changePSOCQCurrent studyPrecontemplationProfile analysisCourse of treatmentPain patientsRelevant outcome measuresModeratorValiditySeparate analysis
1996
Explaining High Rates of Depression in Chronic Pain: A Diathesis–Stress Framework
Banks S, Kerns R. Explaining High Rates of Depression in Chronic Pain: A Diathesis–Stress Framework. Psychological Bulletin 1996, 119: 95-110. DOI: 10.1037/0033-2909.119.1.95.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Anger expression and chronic pain
Kerns R, Rosenberg R, Jacob M. Anger expression and chronic pain. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine 1994, 17: 57-67. PMID: 8201612, DOI: 10.1007/bf01856882.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic pain patientsChronic pain experienceRegression analysisPain intensityPain patientsChronic painPain behaviorPain historyPain interferenceEtiologic rolePain experienceActivity levelsPainStrongest predictorMultiple regression analysisAnger expressionAngry feelingsPervasive inabilityExpression
1991
Depression and the chronic pain experience
Haythornthwaite JA, Sieber WJ, Kerns RD. Depression and the chronic pain experience. Pain 1991, 46: 177-184. PMID: 1749640, DOI: 10.1016/0304-3959(91)90073-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic pain patientsMeasures of disabilityPain patientsBeck Depression InventoryPain behaviorDepressed chronic pain patientsStandardized criteriaMore pain behaviorGreater pain intensityUse of medicationsPain-related variablesChronic pain experienceNon-depressed counterpartsNon-depressed groupStructured interviewsPain severityMedication usePain intensityChronic painPain experienceMultivariate analysisDepression InventoryPainPatientsDepressed groupThe pain behavior check list (PBCL): Factor structure and psychometric properties
Kerns R, Haythornthwaite J, Rosenberg R, Southwick S, Giller E, Jacob M. The pain behavior check list (PBCL): Factor structure and psychometric properties. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine 1991, 14: 155-167. PMID: 1880794, DOI: 10.1007/bf00846177.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain Behavior Check ListBehavior Check ListChronic pain patientsPsychometric propertiesPain patientsPain behaviorStandardized questionnaireAffective distressCheck listOperant modelSelf-report instrumentSubstantial reliabilityPainPresent studyAudible expressionsSeeking HelpAmbulationPatientsVAMCCentral roleDevelopment of a sleep diary for chronic pain patients
Haythornthwaite J, Hegel M, Kerns R. Development of a sleep diary for chronic pain patients. Journal Of Pain And Symptom Management 1991, 6: 65-72. PMID: 2007794, DOI: 10.1016/0885-3924(91)90520-e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic pain patientsDaily sleep diariesPain patientsSleep onsetSleep diaryEarly morning awakeningFrequency of awakeningsDelayed sleep onsetQuality of sleepPain complaintsPain severityMorning awakeningUsual sleepPrevious night's sleepPatientsNight sleepSleepDiary itemsPsychometric propertiesOnsetPresent studyNumber of hoursRetrospective measuresAwakeningLow quality
1988
Depression Among Chronic Pain Patients: Cognitive–Behavioral Analysis and Effect on Rehabilitation Outcome
Kerns R, Haythornthwaite J. Depression Among Chronic Pain Patients: Cognitive–Behavioral Analysis and Effect on Rehabilitation Outcome. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 1988, 56: 870-876. PMID: 3204197, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.56.6.870.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic pain patientsPain patientsChronic painDepressed individualsDepressed pain patientsInstrumental activitiesRehabilitation programClinical relevanceRehabilitation outcomesMultivariate analysisPatientsTreatment completersDepressionPainSignificant differencesOutcomesLow levelsBehavioral analysisCognitive-behavioral modelIndividualsCompletersSelf-monitored pain intensity: Psychometric properties and clinical utility
Kerns R, Finn P, Haythornthwaite J. Self-monitored pain intensity: Psychometric properties and clinical utility. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine 1988, 11: 71-82. PMID: 3367373, DOI: 10.1007/bf00846170.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic pain patientsPsychometric propertiesCognitive-behavioral perspectiveMeasures of depressionBehavioral goalsMarital satisfactionTest-retest reliabilityPain rehabilitation programLife interferenceEvaluation of fluctuationsPain intensityPain patientsConcurrent validityHeterogeneous sampleHeuristic utilityStructured interviewsConceptual validityRehabilitation outcomesSeries of analysesRehabilitation programClinical utilityActivity levelsAnxietyValidityPatients
1987
The role of spouse reinforcement, perceived pain, and activity levels of chronic pain patients
Flor H, Kerns R, Turk D. The role of spouse reinforcement, perceived pain, and activity levels of chronic pain patients. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 1987, 31: 251-259. PMID: 3585827, DOI: 10.1016/0022-3999(87)90082-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic pain patientsPatient's painPain patientsPain levelsActivity levelsSelf-reported responsesPatients' pain levelsLevel of painLife controlExpression of painPain behaviorPain problemsPatients' perceptionsPainPatientsMarital satisfactionLonger durationMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisSpouses' marital satisfactionSpouse's lifePositive moodBest predictorContingent reinforcementMood
1985
Chronic pain: A multiple-setting comparison of patient characteristics
Holzman A, Rudy T, Gerber K, Turk D, Sanders S, Zimmerman J, Kerns R. Chronic pain: A multiple-setting comparison of patient characteristics. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine 1985, 8: 411-422. PMID: 4093976, DOI: 10.1007/bf00848372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital programTreatment historyChronic pain patientsPain management programPain symptomsPatient agePatient characteristicsPain patientsPain programPain problemsOptimal treatmentGeneral hospital programsPain variablesTreatment outcomesDisability compensationAgePatientsSymptomsManagement programMultiple variablesDemographicsThe 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