MASTERING CHRONIC PAIN: A PROFESSIONAL'S GUIDE
PREFACE
CHAPTER 1 - THEORETICAL ISSUES OF CHRONIC PAIN
Pain Categories
Psychogenic Versus Organic Pain
Models for Treating Chronic Pain
Unimodal Treatment Approaches
CHAPTER 2 - PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Rationale for a Group-Based Program
Goals of the Program
Roles of a Multidisciplinary Team
Program Structure
Forms, Instruments, and Reports
Sample Patient Contract
CHAPTER 3 - ASSESSMENT AND PATIENT SELECTION ISSUES
Medical Assessment of Chronic Pain
Psychological Assessment
Usefulness of Psychometric Measures
Types of Psychometric Measures
Semistructured Interview
Treatment Plan and Patient Contract
Patient Exclusion Criteria
Forms, Instruments, and Reports
CHAPTER 4 - THERAPY ISSUES
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy
Contingency Management
Patient Rating System
Compliance and Follow-Up
Forms, Instruments, and Reports
CHAPTER 5 - DIDACTIC SESSIONS
Patient Education: An Overview
Relaxation Training
Exercise
Role of Medication
Stress and Pain Management
Sleep Disturbances
Comfort Measures
Assertiveness Training
Depression, Pain, and Positive Thinking
Problem Solving
Weight Management and Nutrition
Vocational Rehabilitation
Special Topics
Relapse Prevention
Forms, Instruments, and Reports
CHAPTER 6 - PROGRAM EVALUATION
What Is Program Evaluation?
When Programs Don't Work
Marketing Issues
Forms, Instruments, and Reports
REFERENCES
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
APPENDIX: COMMONLY PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS
Commonly Used Nonprescription Analgesics
Commonly Used Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)
Commonly Used Opioid Analgesics
Commonly Used Antidepressants
Commonly Used Minor Tranquilizers and Muscle Relaxants
Commonly Prescribed Anticonvulsant Medications
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