2020
Internet‐Based Pain Self‐Management for Veterans: Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of the Pain EASE Program
Higgins DM, Buta E, Williams DA, Halat A, Bair MJ, Heapy AA, Krein SL, Rajeevan H, Rosen MI, Kerns RD. Internet‐Based Pain Self‐Management for Veterans: Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of the Pain EASE Program. Pain Practice 2020, 20: 357-370. PMID: 31778281, DOI: 10.1111/papr.12861.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic low back painSelf-management programPain interferencePreliminary efficacyInternet-based self-management programPhase IPost-baseline assessmentLow back painPain Self-ManagementPhase IIPreliminary efficacy studyTechnology-delivered interventionsModerate painSecondary outcomesPain intensityBack painAverage ageEfficacy studiesDepression symptomsSubject improvementExpert panelSelf-ManagementSubject changesEASE programWeeks
2015
Pain Self-Management in HIV-Infected Individuals with Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Study
Merlin JS, Walcott M, Kerns R, Bair MJ, Burgio KL, Turan JM. Pain Self-Management in HIV-Infected Individuals with Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Study. Pain Medicine 2015, 16: 706-714. PMID: 25645646, PMCID: PMC4390451, DOI: 10.1111/pme.12701.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-management strategiesChronic painPain self-management strategiesPain Self-ManagementNegative health consequencesPain managementPain outcomesPhysical activityPainHIVHealth consequencesBehavioral interventionsSubstance useSelf-ManagementSocial supportInterventionQualitative studyThematic analysisIndividualsEssential first stepSpiritual strategies
2012
Providers' roles in enhancing patients' adherence to pain self management
Dorflinger L, Kerns RD, Auerbach SM. Providers' roles in enhancing patients' adherence to pain self management. Translational Behavioral Medicine 2012, 3: 39-46. PMID: 24073159, PMCID: PMC3717997, DOI: 10.1007/s13142-012-0158-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatient-provider interactionsSelf-ManagementPatient engagementPatient-centered approachSelf-management approachEmpathic discussionChronic painPatient adherenceSelf-management techniquesPatient educationPractice guidelinesPatientsPractice recommendationsProvider rolesPainAdherenceRelevant literatureManagementProvidersCliniciansMotivation enhancementRole