The role of mental health professionals in multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs

Cynthia O. Townsend; Barbara K. Bruce; W. Michael Hooten; Jeffrey D. Rome

doi:10.1002/jclp.20322

The role of mental health professionals in multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs

Cynthia O. Townsend, Barbara K. Bruce, W. Michael Hooten, Jeffrey D. Rome

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Abstract

The traditional roles of psychologists and mental health therapists are challenged by the comprehensive treatment necessary for patients being treated in multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs (MPRPs). Mental health professionals within MPRPs provide direct clinical care but also guide the biopsychosocial model of pain management and cognitive-behavioral interventions for multiple disciplines. Illustrated by a case example of a patient who has complex chronic pain, this article discusses the biopsychosocial approach to pain treatment, structure of multidisciplinary care, major roles of mental health professionals in MPRPs, complexities of treating patients who have pain, and challenges in collaborating with multiple disciplines.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1433-1443
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Clinical Psychology
Volume	62
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.20322
State	Published - Nov 2006

Keywords

Chronic pain
Multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation

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Clinical Psychology
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)

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