Psychological Approaches to Pain Management: A Practitioner's Handbook

by Dennis C. Turk (Editor), Robert J. Gatchel (Editor)

Since the original publication of this landmark volume, tremendous advances have been made in understanding and managing psychological factors in pain. This revised and greatly expanded second edition now brings the field fully up to date. Designed for maximum clinical utility, the text 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. The second edition has been augmented with detailed case material and the latest treatment outcomes data. Thirteen entirely new chapters provide coverage of specific pain syndromes and disorders, as well as interventions for pain-related fear and preparing patients for implantable technologies.

Genres: Health

590 pages, Hardcover

First published March 6, 1996

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

This behemoth of a book (really a manual for physicians and counselors) has a lot of really interesting and applicable information. As it was of course designed for practitioners, I struggled to analyze and sift through information. I’m still on the lookout for newer approaches to pain management, but this provided a really good foundation. I think I ended up having 30+ pages of notes. It’s important to note though that nothing can really replace the experience and expertise of a professional.