{"id":5000,"date":"2023-02-15T16:40:52","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T00:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/news\/guided-self-help-programs-for-chronic-pain-patients\/"},"modified":"2025-02-10T16:23:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T00:23:44","slug":"guided-self-help-programs-for-chronic-pain-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/news\/guided-self-help-programs-for-chronic-pain-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Guided Self-Help Programs for Chronic Pain Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Millions of people suffer from chronic pain, which is the leading cause of disability in the country. To manage it and find some relief, they must have various tools at their disposal. The more empowered they feel to take action to help themselves, the better off they will be. In recent research, guided self-help programs were tested to see how they stack up in assisting people in managing chronic pain.<\/p>\n

The study was published in the January 2023 issue of the\u00a0journal Pain and Therapy<\/a>, which shared the findings of a Guided Self-Help program being used to see if it helped participants manage chronic pain [1]. The study included 42 people from a pain management clinic, with assessments taken before and after using the Guided Self-Help program.<\/p>\n

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The goal of such a program for those with chronic pain is to provide them with the knowledge they need to help manage the pain. The more information they have, the better empowered they feel to do things that may bring them relief. The program in the pilot study was used to help determine if such an option is feasible and useable.<\/p>\n

The Guided Self-Help program was delivered via telehealth or in person by postgraduate students. A workbook was used to help facilitate the program, which included goal setting, pain conceptualization, improving pain literacy, and providing
\nknowledge of effective physical and psychological strategies to help with pain management.<\/p>\n

Researchers found that integrating a self-help program for those with chronic pain effectively increases self-efficacy and self-management of the condition. The results show that there was a significant improvement whether people participated in 6-12 sessions.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the psychological shift that takes place when people participate in the program can increase both autonomy and quality of life. Whether the program is delivered via telehealth, by a health coach, or provided through a pain management center, it shows promising results in helping those in need.<\/p>\n

There is a reason why self-help books and programs are so popular. This is because people like the idea of being able to maintain autonomy and feel they are taking steps to improve their life. Integrating a self-help aspect to a pain management program for
\nthose with chronic pain helps people feel less vulnerable and dependent. This is one more tool that can help people with chronic pain to improve their quality of life and better manage their condition.<\/p>\n

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  1. Pain and Therapy.\u00a0Guided Self-Help for People with Chronic Pain<\/a>. January 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Dr. Steven H. Richeimer<\/a><\/h4>\n
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    Steven Richeimer, M.D. is a renowned specialist on issues related to chronic pain. He is the chief of the Division of Pain Medicine at the University of Southern California. He has written or co-written a large number of scientific articles about pain medicine. He recently published an instructive book and guide for pain patients. 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