psychosocial intervention; psychosocial therapy
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Introduction
A therapeutic intervention that uses cognitive therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, & supportive interventions to relieve pain.
These include
- patient education
- interventions aimed at aiding relaxation, psychotherapy
- structured or peer support
Indications
- relief of pain
- may enhance immune function[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Shields GS et al. Psychosocial interventions and immune system function: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. JAMA Psychiatry 2020 Jun 3; PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32492090 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2766707
Engert V et al. Psychosocial factors in disease and treatment - A call for the biopsychosocial model. JAMA Psychiatry 2020 Jun 3; PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32492082 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2766705