Browsing Department of Psychology by Subject "chronic pain"

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    • Back Surgery That Does Not Relieve Pain: An Update 

      Gatchel, Robert J.; Brede, Emily; Worzer, Whitney (PPM Communications, Inc., 2011-01)

    • The Biopsychosocial Approach to Chronic Pain: Scientific Advances and Future Directions 

      Gatchel, Robert J.; Peng, Yuan Bo; Peters, Madelon L.; Fuchs, Perry N.; Turk, Dennis C. (American Psychological AssociationDepartment of Psychology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2007-07)
      The prevalence and cost of chronic pain is a major physical and mental health care problem in the United States today. As a result, there has been a recent explosion of research on chronic pain, with significant advances ...

    • Decreases in Cortisol Variability Between Treated and Untreated Jaw Pain Patients 

      Gatchel, Robert J.; Garofalo, J.P.; Robinson, Richard C. (Wiley Periodicals, Inc.Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2006-08)
      The study evaluated the impact of treatment on cortisol levels in acute pain patients at high risk for chronic jaw-related pain. Twenty-five patients with jaw pain or facial discomfort (< 6 months) participated in the ...

    • Development of a Self-Report Screening Instrument for Assessing Potential Opioid Medication Misuse in Chronic Pain Patients 

      Gatchel, Robert J.; Adams, Laura L.; Robinson, Richard C.; Polatin, Peter; Gajraj, Noor; Deschner, Martin; Noe, Carl (ElsevierDepartment of Psychology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2004)
      This study comprised the first step in the psychometric development of a self-report screening instrument for risk of opioid medication misuse among chronic pain patients. A 26-item instrument, the Pain Medication Questionnaire ...

    • Early Treatment of TMJ May Prevent Chronic Pain and Disability 

      Gatchel, Robert J.; Potter, Steven M.; Hinds, Christopher W.; Ingram, Megan (PPM Communications, Inc., 2011-08-31)
      An estimated 75% of Americans will experience symptoms of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJMD) in their lifetime.1 Studies show that the prevalence of TMJMD varies widely. In any given year, approximately ...

    • Evidence-Based Review of the Efficacy of Functional Restoration for the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain 

      Gatchel, Robert J.; Mayer, Tom G. (ElsevierDepartment of Psychology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2008-01)
      There are now almost 20 years of evidence-based clinical outcome data, from the United States as well as from other countries around the world, demonstrating the therapeutic effectiveness of functional restoration, a ...

    • Osteopathic Medicine Approach to Pain Management 

      Gatchel, Robert J.; Minotti, D; Licciardone, J. C.; Kearns, C. (PPM Communications, Inc., 2010-09)
      With a holistic approach to patient care—encompassing the integration of structure and function, emotional and social aspects of health and healing, and a more heuristic biopsychosocial approach to pain assessment and ...