Changes in Perceived Pain Severity during Interdisciplinary Treatment for Chronic Pain

Biopsychosocial approaches to the treatment of chronic pain are founded on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy, the basic aims of which are, among others, to identify and modify beliefs, decrease pain-related fear and avoidance of activity, and to teach adaptive coping strategies. To det...

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Main Authors: John Kowal, Keith G Wilson, Celia M Geck, Peter R Henderson, Joyce L D’Eon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/817816