Evaluation of a brief chronic pain management program: effects and limitations

Clin J Pain. 1989 Dec;5(4):317-22. doi: 10.1097/00002508-198912000-00008.

Abstract

The short- and long-term efficacy of a multidisciplinary pain management program was evaluated in a group of 35 chronic pain patients. At posttreatment, patients reported lower pain levels, more up-time, less medication consumption, an increase in positive cognitions about pain, and more (psychologically oriented) active coping. At follow-up, treatment gains were only partly maintained. A theoretical model regarding the impact of the treatment program was discussed. Plans for future efforts to enhance transfer and maintenance of therapeutic benefits were presented.

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Analgesics / adverse effects
  • Analgesics / therapeutic use
  • Anxiety / complications
  • Anxiety / psychology
  • Chronic Disease
  • Depression / complications
  • Depression / psychology
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Models, Theoretical
  • Pain / drug therapy
  • Pain / psychology
  • Pain Management*

Substances

  • Analgesics