Over the past three decades, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has become a first-line
psychosocial treatment for individuals with chronic pain. Evidence for efficacy in improving …

Background Chronic non‐cancer pain, a disabling and distressing condition, is common in
adults. It is a global public health problem and economic burden on health and social care …

Background Depression is a common and important cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Depression is commonly treated with antidepressants and/or psychological …

Pain catastrophizing (PC), defined as an exaggerated negative cognitive-affective
orientation toward pain, is one of the strongest psychological predictors of pain outcomes …

Persistent pain interfering with daily activities is common. Chronic pain has been defined in
many ways. Chronic pain syndrome is a separate entity from chronic pain. Chronic pain is …

Background Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a major health problem, accounting for
approximately one‐quarter of general practice (GP) consultations in the United Kingdom …

Objectives: Pain catastrophizing (PC) is the most consistent psychosocial factor predicting of
adjustment to chronic pain and may contribute to the development and long-term …

Importance Chronic noncancer pain (hereafter referred to aschronic pain) is common among
older adults and managed frequently with pharmacotherapies that produce suboptimal …

When it comes to putting self-management support at the heart of routine healthcare, there is
a huge gulf between political rhetoric and the reality of UK clinical practice. many clinicians …

Objectives To determine the effects of chronic pain on the development of disability and
decline in physical performance over time in older adults. Design Longitudinal cohort study …