Pain and Health Psychology

Robert J. Gatchel, Don McGeary

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Abstract

The past 35 years have seen a tremendous shift in the recognition and development of health psychology, resulting in tremendous advances in pain management research and clinical care. This chapter details the evolution of health psychology and how this evolution has been reflected in the study and treatment of pain, beginning with a discussion of the biopsychosocial model of pain and culminating in the emergence of increasingly complex interdisciplinary programs designed to address the most complex pain syndromes. Advances in pain management are reviewed, including descriptions of efficacy and, where available, cost-effectiveness.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Wiley Encyclopedia of Health Psychology
Subtitle of host publicationBiological Bases of Health Behavior: Volume 1, The Social Bases of Health Behavior: Volume 2, Clinical Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine: Volume 3, Special Issues in Health Psychology: Volume 4
Publisherwiley
PagesV3:183-V3:191
ISBN (Electronic)9781119057840
ISBN (Print)9781119057833
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2020

Keywords

  • biopsychosocial
  • dualism
  • functional restoration
  • interdisciplinary
  • pain

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Psychology

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