Acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain
Overview
This chapter reviews the historical development of psychological interventions for chronic pain, focusing on the integration of third-wave approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It outlines key treatment processes targeted by ACT, methods for measuring these processes, and evidence regarding their effectiveness. The resource also addresses specific clinical issues relevant to this therapeutic context.
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2dd2e116509549a7- Source org
- OpenAlex
- Author
- Kevin E. Vowles, Lance M. McCracken (University of the West of England)
- Published
- 2009-01-01
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- green
- DOI
- 10.1037/e558122009-002
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- 71
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@article{allodium:2dd2e116509549a7,
title = {Acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain},
author = {Kevin E. Vowles and Lance M. McCracken},
year = {2009},
journal = {OpenAlex},
doi = {10.1037/e558122009-002},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1037/e558122009-002}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain AU - Vowles, Kevin E. AU - McCracken, Lance M. PY - 2009 PB - OpenAlex DO - 10.1037/e558122009-002 UR - https://doi.org/10.1037/e558122009-002 ER -
APA
Vowles, K. E., & McCracken, L. M. (2009). Acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain. OpenAlex. https://doi.org/10.1037/e558122009-002
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