PAIN-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

SUMMARY

OPERANT BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
1. Refers to interventions focused on the observed behavior of the patient, based on positive & negative reinforcement.
2. Eg: pacing & graded exercise, scheduling and/or limiting pain medications & passive treatments, social reinforcement via spouse and family training.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
3. Based on the notion that one's cognition can have an impact on mood, behavior & physiologic function.
4. Techniques are designed to help patients notice and modify negative thought patterns that contribute to ongoing pain.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.