This investigation utilized a novel, self-help, multi-element psychological program to manage chronic low back pain. A literature review indicated that this disorder was costly and prevalent, yet a large percentage of chronic low back pain patients did not respond to traditional treatment. Recent research has demonstrated that numerous psychological difficulties have been associated with this disorder, including depression and anxiety. It was hypothesized that these psychological concomitants of chronic low back pain maintain and promote further pain, as part of a vicious cycle. Self-help treatment attempted to break this tension-pain-anxiety cycle using various stress reduction, and cognitive and behavioral management strategies.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc331228 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Goldsmith, David A. |
| Contributors | Hughes, Howard, 1937-, Kilpatrick, Dean G., Lawlis, G. Frank, Hughes, Anita E., Harrell, Ernest H., Sininger, Rollin Albert |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vi, 163 leaves : ill., Text |
| Rights | Public, Goldsmith, David A., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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