CBT Pain Management in Primary Care
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Chronic Pain Patients Experiences of a Cognitive Behavioural Pain Management Intervention Delivered within a Primary Care Psychology Service
IRAS ID
173015
Contact name
Lucy Hawkes
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Southampton: RGO
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 5 months, 1 days
Research summary
Chronic pain presents a significant burden to the individual, the NHS and the health and social care budget, thus cost-effective interventions that are accessible are paramount. Holistic interventions that address the cognitive, behavioural, affective and physiological nature of pain are argued to be the most effective approach to pain management (Turk, 2003). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a psychological therapy that focuses on the interrelationship between cognitions (thoughts), behaviours, emotions and physical sensations has been found to be one such cost-effective self-management approach. However wait-lists for specialist CBT-based Pain Management Programmes (PMPs) can be lengthy and with a need to make efficiency savings within the NHS, alternatives are required. Modified versions of PMPs have emerged within primary care services, specifically within Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services. However there is limited research exploring the experiences of such interventions, therefore this study aims to explore the lived experiences and perceptions of those who have attended the modified PMPs offered within primary care IAPT services, with an aim of developing an understanding of the perceived impact of the intervention on pain management, the experience of chronic pain and wellbeing in general within this client group.
REC name
London - Bloomsbury Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/LO/0698
Date of REC Opinion
15 Apr 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion