Journal article
A Controlled Investigation of a Cognitive Behavioural Pain Management Program for Older Adults
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Although psychosocial treatments for pain have been found to be effective in reducing self-reported pain, physician visits, and in improving mood, the research has largely focused on younger persons. As such, there is a paucity of related studies involving older adults.
METHOD: We implemented and evaluated a 10-session psychosocial (i.e. cognitive behavioural orientation) pain management program that was specifically designed for …
Authors
Green SM; Hadjistavropoulos T; Hadjistavropoulos H; Martin R; Sharpe D
Journal
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, Vol. 37, No. 2, pp. 221–226
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date
3 2009
DOI
10.1017/s1352465809005177
ISSN
1352-4658