The Meaning and Process of Pain Acceptance. Perceptions of Women Living with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia
BACKGROUND: Within the past 10 years, cognitive-behavioural pain management models have moved beyond the traditional focus on coping strategies and perceived control over pain, to incorporate mindfulness-and acceptance-based approaches. Pain acceptance is the process of giving up the struggle with p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2008-01-01
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| Series: | Pain Research and Management |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/258542 |
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| Summary: | BACKGROUND: Within the past 10 years, cognitive-behavioural pain management models have moved beyond the traditional focus on coping strategies and perceived control over pain, to incorporate mindfulness-and acceptance-based approaches. Pain acceptance is the process of giving up the struggle with pain and learning to live life despite pain. Acceptance is associated with lower levels of pain, disability and psychological distress. Relatively little is known, however, about how patients arrive at a state of acceptance without the aid of therapy. |
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| ISSN: | 1203-6765 |