ArticlePain and therapy2013
Effects of a single session group intervention for pain management in chronic pain patients: a pilot study.
Article in Pain and therapy, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- A Meta-Synthesis of the Experience of Chronic Temporomandibular Disorder Patients Within Health Care ServicesJournal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2023Pooled it
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Abstract
introductionBehavioral and psychological interventions are key components of treating chronic pain. However, there are logistical barriers to providing such treatments, including a lack of psychological staff to provide such interventions and limited ability of patients with chronic pain to attend multiple sessions. As other areas of mental health have shown promise in providing single session interventions for various conditions, this pilot study hypothesized that a single group session for chronic pain patients could be helpful in decreasing patient pain catastrophizing. The five content areas addressed in the group were termed understanding, accepting, calming, balancing, and coping.
methodsA pilot study was undertaken. Chronic pain patients were given a pre-group assessment, including the Pain Catastrophizing Scale with a follow-up assessment administered 3 months later.
resultsFifty-three patients were studied. Results showed a significant decrease in overall pain catastrophizing scores at follow-up. A clear majority of patients also reported that the group was helpful and should be offered to other pain patients.
conclusionThis study suggests that a single session group can be a helpful intervention for patients with chronic pain.
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