By
Beverly J. Field, PhD
Robert A Swarm, MD
Dr. Michele D. Levine
There are effective psychological interventions for patients with chronic pain that can serve as an independent treatment or in conjunction with medical and physiological treatments. This volume in the series Advances in Psychotherapy- Evidence-Based Practice provides psychologists, physicians, and other health care providers with practical and evidence-based guidance on the psychological diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain in a reader-friendly format. In addition, it includes information about medical treatments, multidisciplinary management, and complementary and alternative therapies.
Beverly J. Field, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Departments of Anesthesiology and Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri. She is cofounder and director of the STEPP program, a cognitive-behavioral program for patients with chronic pain. In addition to her clinical and teaching responsibilities, she lectures regularly on psychological therapies in multidisciplinary pain management.
Robert A Swarm, MD, is Associate Professor and Chief, Division of Pain Management in the Department of Anesthesiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri. He is also the Director of Pain Management Fellowship Training Program at Washington University, and Director of the Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University Pain Management Center. His clinical work is exclusively focused on the multidisciplinary management of acute, chronic, and cancer pain.
“Chronic Pain is a small gem. [The authors] provide sage insights based on their clinical experience and available research into the complexities of patients with chronic pain… in a succinct and user-friendly package.” - Dennis C. Turk, PhD, Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Washington
“[This book] contains an invaluable overview of assessment and treatment strategies for persons with chronic pain. [It] is highly recommended for healthcare providers and students alike.” - Robert N. Jamison, PhD, Director of Clinical Psychology and Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
“A brief, highly readable volume that, nonetheless, is packed with important clinical information and savvy insights on the assessment and treatment of patients.” - Raymond C. Tait, PhD, Professor, Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
“Chronic Pain presents up-to-date information to the provider who has been overlooked in the treatment of pain.” - Bill H. McCarberg, MD, Chronic Pain Management Program, Kaiser Permanente and Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego