Role of Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology in Working with Individuals with Work-related Chronic Pain Injuries: An Interdisciplinary Approach-Chronic Pain and Work Injuries in the United States
- VernacularTitle:康复咨询与心理学在处理职业性慢性疼痛损伤者中的作用——美国的慢性疼痛与职业损伤
- Author:
Gloria K. Lee
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
chronic pain;
Work-related;
rehabilitation;
psychology;
counseling;
interdisciplinary approach
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2006;12(9):753-757
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
This paper addresses the topic of an interdisciplinary approach of chronic pain management from a biopsychosocial perspective. The first section provides an introduction to the definitions and theories of chronic pain and the various contributing factors (psychological, interpersonal/environmental and social support, and vocational). The second section presents the role of various health care professions (medical doctors, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and rehabilitation counselors) and the evidence of their treatment effectiveness. The third section discusses the concept of an interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation program (IPRP) and its evidence to support its effectiveness. Finally, the clinical implications of rehabilitation counseling and psychology as part of the inter-disciplinary program in treating individuals with chronic pain will be highlighted.
