Techniki terapii behawioralnej bólu przewlekłego i ich skuteczność w świetle wyników metaanaliz

ObjectivesThe aim of this paper is to discuss the behavioral techniques of chronic pain management used in clinical practice and to review the results of meta-analyses of the studies aimed at assessing their effectiveness.ReviewPain is the most common symptom in medicine and chronic pain is a common disease. Behavioral therapy offers the most effective psychological techniques for chronic pain treatment. The following three types of behavioral therapies for pain are discussed: behavioral therapy based on both operant and respondent conditioning, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Meta-analyses of the studies concerning the effectiveness of behavioral techniques of chronic pain management are reviewed.ConclusionsThe results of the meta-analyses of the studies concerning the effectiveness of behavioral techniques of chronic pain management clearly support their use in clinical practice.