Psychological Approaches to Pain Management: A Practitioner's Handbook

This book provides an up-to-date overview of psychological interventions for managing pain, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, biofeedback, clinical hypnosis, and group therapy. It also discusses integrating psychosocial and medical treatments for specific populations and emphasizes customizing intervention for individual patients, maximizing treatment adherence, and preventing overuse of opioids.

Format: Hardback
Length: 586 pages
Publication date: 08 August 2018
Publisher: Guilford Publications

This comprehensive handbook, extensively revised with over 50% new content, serves as a vital resource for practitioners and students seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in psychological interventions for pain management. Leading experts in the field provide a thorough examination of the most effective treatment approaches, encompassing cognitive-behavioral therapy, biofeedback, clinical hypnosis, group therapy, and other cutting-edge techniques. The book delves into strategies for integrating psychosocial and medical treatments for diverse populations, with dedicated chapters addressing back pain, headache, cancer, and other prevalent chronic pain disorders. Special attention is given to tailoring interventions to individual patients, maximizing treatment adherence, and preventing the overuse of opioids and other medications.

New to this edition, the handbook explores resilience-building approaches, emphasizing mindfulness- and acceptance-based techniques. Chapters are also dedicated to managing pain in individuals with comorbid psychological disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder. Furthermore, the book showcases emerging applications of technology in pain management, offering valuable insights for practitioners in the field.

In an effort to enhance accessibility and practicality, each chapter concludes with bulleted Clinical Highlights, summarizing key points and practical applications. The book features a diverse array of new authors, contributing their extensive research and clinical expertise to the field. With over 15 years of research and clinical advancements, this edition ensures that readers remain up-to-date with the latest developments and best practices in psychological interventions for pain management.

Weight: 1210g
Dimension: 184 x 261 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462528530
Edition number: 3 New edition