Cognitive-behavioral therapy: tailored to the individual

Nurs Clin North Am. 2003 Sep;38(3):465-76, vi. doi: 10.1016/s0029-6465(02)00096-8.

Abstract

Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on the cognitive, affective, and behavioral components of the pain experience. Cognitive-behavioral strategies can be used to treat chronic pain and chronic intermittent pain. The strategies concentrate on emotional, behavioral, and social responses, helping patients to increase their feelings of control or feelings of self efficacy regarding control.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Chronic Disease
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Nursing Assessment / methods
  • Pain / diagnosis
  • Pain / psychology
  • Pain Management*
  • Pain Measurement / methods
  • Pain Measurement / nursing
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Self Care / methods
  • Self Care / psychology
  • Self Efficacy
  • Social Support
  • Spouses / psychology
  • Treatment Outcome