Abstract
Chronic pain is a complex and multifaceted condition. This chapter provides an overview of the evidence-based approaches currently used in chronic pain rehabilitation. The Biopsychosocial Model of Pain and the International Classification of Functioning serve as theoretical frameworks. Clinical assessment aims to quantify pain intensity, psychosocial risk factors, disability and physical function via self-report questionnaires and objective tests. Clinical management focuses on increasing physical activity, social involvement and self-management through various evidence-based interventions. Successful chronic pain rehabilitation is characterized less by a reduction of pain intensity than by a reduction in negative pain impact. Rehabilitation is successful if individuals with chronic pain are enabled to be active, autonomous and contributing members of society.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Clinical Pain Management |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Practical Guide |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Pages | 170-179 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781444330694 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 16 2010 |
Keywords
- Biopsychosocial Model of Pain
- Chronic pain
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical intervention
- Evidence-based practice
- International Classification of Functioning, disability and health
- Physical performance tests
- Physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation
- Self-management
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)