Psychological and behavioral aspects of complex regional pain syndrome management
Psychological and behavioral aspects of complex regional pain syndrome management
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DOI:
10.1097/01.ajp.0000194282.82002.79
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发表时间:
2006-06-01
影响因子:
2.9
通讯作者:
Chung, Ok Yung
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文献类型:
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作者:
Bruehl, Stephen;Chung, Ok Yung
Psychological and behavioral factors can exacerbate the pain and dysfunction associated with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and could help maintain the condition in some patients. Effective management of CRPS requires that these psychosocial and behavioral aspects be addressed as part of an integrated multidisciplinary treatment approach. Well-controlled studies to guide the development of a psychological approach to CRPS management are not currently available. A sequenced protocol for psychological care in CRPS is therefore proposed based on available data and clinical experience. Regardless of the duration of the condition, all CRPS patients and their families should receive education about the negative effects of disuse, the pathophysiology of the syndrome, and possible interactions with psycho logical/behavioral factors. Patients. with acute CRPS (