Kurzbeschreibung:
Although there are now proven behavioral and psychological methods of dealing with and alleviating chronic pain, methods that can supplement or replace drug treatments, these are not always applied in clinical practice. This volume in the new series, Advances in Psychotherapy -- Evidence-Based Practice, provides psychological and medical therapists (and students) with practical and evidence-based guidance on diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain, and does so in a uniquely "reader-friendly" manner. The book is both a compact "how-to" reference, for use by professional clinicians in their daily work, as well as an ideal educational resource for students and for practice-oriented continuing education. The most important feature of the book is that it is practical and "reader-friendly." It has a similar structure to others in the series, and is a compact and easy-to-follow guide covering all aspects of practice that are relevant in real-life. Tables, boxed clinical "pearls," and marginal notes assist orientation, while checklists for copying and summary boxes provide tools for use in daily practice.
Beschreibung:
Practical guidance on diagnosis and evidence-based treatment of chronic pain, written by leading experts.There are effective psychological interventions for patients with chronic pain that can serve as an independent treatment or in conjunction with medical and physiological treatments.This volume in the series Advances in Psychotherapy - Evidence-Based Practice provides psychologists, physicians, and other health care providers with practical and evidence-based guidance on the psychological diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain in a reader-friendly format. In addition, it includes information about medical treatments, multidisciplinary management and complementary and alternative therapies.From the Contents:1 Description:Definitions;Terminology and Classification Epidemiology (Prevalence, Economic Impact; Course and Prognosis; Differential Diagnosis; Comorbidities (Sleep Disorders, Depression, Anxiety; Substance Abuse); Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation2 Theories and Models:Dualistic Models; Gate-Control Theory; Biopsychosocial Model (Operant Conditioning, Cognitive-Behavioral, Multidisciplinary Management3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications:Referral Questions and Medical Record Review; Assessing Medical History, Cognitions, Psychiatric Disorders, Daily Activity Patterns; Additional Areas; Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations (Diagnosis,Treatment Plan, Referrals, Communication with Referring Physicians)4 Treatment:Medical Treatments; Psychological Interventions (CBT, Education, Identifying and Restructuring Negative Cognitions, Changing Behaviors, Self-Regulatory Techniques); Efficacy and Prognosis; Mechanisms of Action;Variations and Combinations of Methods (Physical Therapy, Complementary and Alternative Medicine), Problems in Carrying Out the Treatments; Multicultural IssuesCase Vignettes, Further Reading, References,Tools and Resources
