Chronic pain management support group: a program designed to facilitate coping

Rehabil Nurs. 1993 Sep-Oct;18(5):318-20. doi: 10.1002/j.2048-7940.1993.tb00779.x.

Abstract

Chronic low back pain is experienced by many. Pain management programs have been developed to help patients cope with their condition and learn ways to modify their lifestyle to reduce discomfort. This article describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a chronic pain management program at one facility.

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological*
  • Grief
  • Humans
  • Low Back Pain / prevention & control
  • Low Back Pain / psychology*
  • Program Evaluation
  • Self-Help Groups / organization & administration*
  • Social Support