APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Emotional Instability Limits the Effectiveness of CBT for Chronic Pain
Session: Poster Session XVIII
Authors
- Justin Hughes
The University of Alabama in Huntsville - Eric SeemannPresenting Author
The University of Alabama in Huntsville - Mckenzie LaFountain
The University of Alabama in Huntsville - Heather Dykstra
The University of Alabama in Huntsville - Cesar Gonzales
The University of Alabama in Huntsville - Michael George
Covenant Pain Center
Abstract
This study examines the effects of emotional instability (EI) on patient outcomes of CBT for chronic pain in 316 participants using the WHOQOL Brief and the PAI. Results show CBT is an effective therapy for chronic pain, and EI is inversely related to gains in CBT.
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