What Works? Processes of Change in a Transdiagnostic Exposure Treatment for Patients With Chronic Pain and Emotional Problems

Discussion: Our findings provide initial support for the transdiagnostic theoretical underpinnings of the hybrid treatment model. Using a hybrid treatment approach that centers on teaching patients emotion-regulation skills before commencing broad exposure successfully influenced both pain-related dysregulation and general emotion dysregulation, which in turn was associated with better treatment outcomes. It appears central to address these processes in pain patients with comorbid emotional problems, especially among patients scoring high on measures of catastrophizing, fear-avoidance, and nonacceptance of pain.
Source: The Clinical Journal of Pain - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research