A Group Medical Visit Program for Primary Care Patients With Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a significant public health problem, which leads to physical disability, psychological distress, and reduced quality of life. Furthermore, patients with chronic pain conditions place a high burden on the healthcare system because of the nature of their disease and their ongoing treat...

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Published in:Professional psychology, research and practice research and practice, 2011-04, Vol.42 (2), p.153-159
Main Authors: Moitra, Ethan, Sperry, Jeannie A, Mongold, Derek, Kyle, Brandon N, Selby, Joseph
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior modification
Chronic illnesses
Chronic Pain
Female
Human
Integrated approach
Integrated services
Interdisciplinary Treatment Approach
Male
Medical Patients
Medical treatment
Pain Management
Primary care
Primary Health Care
Psychology
Public health
Quality of life
Self-Management
Treatment needs
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Summary:Chronic pain is a significant public health problem, which leads to physical disability, psychological distress, and reduced quality of life. Furthermore, patients with chronic pain conditions place a high burden on the healthcare system because of the nature of their disease and their ongoing treatment needs. The treatment of chronic pain lends itself well to the primary care setting, where an integrated care approach involving physicians and behavioral health specialists can play a significant role in patient outcomes. One such integrated care model, Group Medical Visits (GMVs), was used to provide medical and behavioral interventions for primary care patients with chronic pain problems. The primary objective of this report is to discuss the GMV model and its feasibility. Additionally, notable baseline data are discussed. A program description is provided, as well as practical considerations for the future use of GMVs in the treatment of patients with chronic conditions.
ISSN:0735-7028
1939-1323
DOI:10.1037/a0022240