The Psychological Flexibility Model: A Basis for Integration and Progress in Psychological Approaches to Chronic Pain Management

JOURNAL OF PAIN

卷:15

Article

McCracken, Lance M.^1,2  Morley, Stephen³ 

[1] Guys & St Thomas NHS Fdn Trust, Hlth Psychol Sect, Dept Psychol, Inst Psychiat,Kings Coll London, London, England

[2] Guys Hosp, INPUT Pain Management Ctr, London SE1 9RT, England

[3] Univ Leeds, Sch Med, Acad Unit Psychiat & Behav Sci, Leeds LS2 9JT, W Yorkshire, England

关键词: Theory;    psychological flexibility;    cognitive behavioral therapy;    acceptance and commitment therapy;    chronic pain;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.jpain.2013.10.014

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Scientific models are like tools, and like any tool they can be evaluated according to how well they achieve the chosen goals of the task at hand. In the science of treatment development for chronic pain, we might say that a good model ought to achieve at least 3 goals: 1) integrate current knowledge, 2) organize research and treatment development activities, and 3) create progress. In the current review, we examine models underlying current cognitive behavioral approaches to chronic pain with respect to these criteria. A relatively new model is also presented as an option, and some of its features examined. This model is called the psychological flexibility model. This model fully integrates cognitive and behavioral principles and includes a process-oriented approach of treatment development. So far it appears capable of generating treatment applications that range widely with regard to conditions targeted and modes of delivery and that are increasingly supported by evidence. It has led to the generation of innovative experiential, relationship-based, and intensive treatment methods. The scientific strategy associated with this model seeks to find limitations in current models and to update them. It is assumed within this strategy that all current treatment approaches will one day appear lacking and will change. Perspective: This Focus Article addresses the place of theory and models in psychological research and treatment development in chronic pain. It is argued that such models are not merely an academic issue but are highly practical. One potential model, the psychological flexibility model, is examined in further detail. (C) 2014 by the American Pain Society

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