Psychological Approaches to Pain Management, Second Edition: A Practitioner's Handbook

Robert J. Gatchel, Dennis C. Turk

ISBN 10: 1572306424 / ISBN 13: 9781572306424

Published by The Guilford Press, 2002

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Synopsis:

Designed for maximum clinical utility, this volume shows how to tailor psychological treatment programs to patients suffering from a wide range of pain problems. Conceptual and diagnostic issues are discussed, widely used clinical models reviewed, and a framework presented for integrating psychological treatment with medical and surgical interventions.

Review: "This highly informative book will be welcomed enthusiastically by clinical investigators and health care providers alike. Once again, Drs. Turk and Gatchel have brought together a superb list of respected authors to provide practical information and insights on psychosocial and behavioral factors in acute and chronic pain syndromes. The text is comprehensive and up to date, including an explosion of new material on the most important assessment and treatment issues surrounding persons with intractable pain. I highly recommend this book for both seasoned professionals and students new to the field. It is an absolute ¿must have.'"--Robert N. Jamison, PhD, Pain Management Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School

"This much-needed second edition includes a wealth of new information on emergent approaches to pain management. The authors comprise a veritable who's who of clinicians and scholars who have contributed enormously to current thinking in the field. Unlike many edited volumes, where the chapters do not dovetail well, this one offers a coherent, comprehensive review that skillfully integrates research with clinical practice. Provided are innovative perspectives on assessment and treatment, with application both to the classroom and the clinic. I recommend this highly readable volume both to experienced professionals and to students interested in the expanding field of pain treatment and research."--Raymond C. Tait, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Bibliographic Details

Title: Psychological Approaches to Pain Management,...
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 2nd Edition