An internet-delivered cognitive-behavioral intervention with telephone support improved some coping skills in patients with chronic low back pain.
An internet-delivered cognitive-behavioral intervention with telephone support improved some coping skills in patients with chronic low back pain.
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通过互联网提供的认知行为干预和电话支持提高了慢性腰痛患者的一些应对技能。
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2005
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D. Polly
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Patients: 56 patients who were 18 to 65 years of age (mean age, 45 y; 63% women), had access to the Internet, were in contact with a physician, and had back pain (i.e., lumbar, thoracic, and/or cervical pain) of ≥3-month duration. Exclusion criteria were pain that resulted from activity, need for a wheelchair or surgical treatment, and heart or vascular disease. Duration of follow-up was 92%. Intervention: Patients were allocated to treatment (n = 22) or a waiting list (n = 29) for 6 weeks. The treatment required that patients read material weekly and submit pain diaries by way of the Internet. The aim of the program was to teach patients to identify more active ways of coping with pain to improve functioning. The program included psychological (dealing with unhelpful thoughts and beliefs and changing focus) and physical (individualized, graded stretching and physical exercises) components. Patients could use a slideshow, audio files, or a compact disc to guide them through applied relaxation techniques. Weekly telephone conversations with a therapist allowed patients to review the previous week’s homework, ask any questions, receive reminders, and maintain motivation. Main outcome measures: The primary outcome measure was the Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CSQ). Secondary outcome measures were the Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI), the Pain Impairment Rating Scale (PAIRS), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).