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Guided internet-based cognitive behavioural treatment for chronic back pain reduces pain catastrophizing: A randomized controlled trial

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Andersson, G, Buhrman, M, Nilsson-Ihrfeldt, E, Jannert, M, Ström, L·2011·Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate whether an Internet-based cognitive behavioural intervention would have an effect on the symptoms of chronic back pain. DESIGN: Experimental design with a treatment group and a control group measured before and after a treatment period. SUBJECTS: Participants who met the criteria for chronic back pain (n = 54). METHODS: All participants were screened in a live, structured interview before inclusion. The study period was 12 weeks and the treatment consisted of education, cognitive skills acquisition, behavioural rehearsal, generalization and maintenance. The main outcome of interest was the catastrophizing subscale of the Coping Strategies Questionnaire. RESULTS: There were statistically significant reductions from pre- to post-treatment in catastrophizing in the treatment group, and an improvement in quality of life for the treatment group. However, most outcome measures did not indicate a positive treatment outcome. On a scale measuring pain catastrophizing, 58% (15/26) of the treated participants showed reliable improvement, compared with 18% (5/28) of the control group. CONCLUSION: Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy can serve as a complement for individuals with chronic pain who prefer this treatment and have difficulties accessing specialist treatment facilities.

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Authors
Andersson, G., Buhrman, M., Nilsson-Ihrfeldt, E., Jannert, M., & Ström, L.
Affiliations
Uppsala University (SE)
Venue
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Published
2011
Volume
43
Issue
6
Pages
500-505
ISSN
1650-1977 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2044038302
Cited by
121
References
24
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FWCI
8.40
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine › Pain Management and Treatment
Keywords
chronic back pain, pain catastrophizing, internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, guided self-help, quality of life, chronic pain
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Aged, Back Pain, Chronic Disease, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome, Internet, Young Adult, Catastrophization

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