While effective self-management of chronic pain is important, clinic-based studies exclude
the more typical pattern of self-management that occurs in the community, often without …

Objective. To identify barriers and facilitators to self-management of chronic musculoskeletal
pain among patients with comorbid pain and depression. Design. A qualitative study using …

Individuals living with chronic pain face daily challenges of managing symptoms, modifying
roles and responsibilities, and coping with the negative emotional consequences of pain …

Individuals with chronic pain who live in rural communities often lack access to pain
specialists and rely on primary care providers who may be less prepared. Research has …

Objectives To assess the efficacy of a self-management group intervention in improving
physical functioning, mood, and pain among elderly persons with chronic pain, and to …

Context. Self-management strategies for pain hold substantial promise as a means of
reducing pain and improving function among older adults with chronic pain, but their use in …

It has long been recognized that in the management of chronic illnesses generally, medical
care alone is unlikely to be sufficient without the active contribution of the patient. This …

Background Supported self-management is a recommended intervention for chronic pain.
Effective self-management should enable an individual to reduce the impact of pain on their …

Objectives To describe the development of an interactive, web-based self-management
intervention for opioid-treated, chronic pain patients with aberrant drug-related behavior …

Background Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a common problem that is difficult to treat. Self-
management support interventions may help people to manage this condition better; …