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An Evaluation of Cognitive-Behavioural Techniques in the Management of Chronic Arthritic Pain in Men with Haemophilia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 October 2014

Peter W. Dunne ,
Matthew R. Sanders ,
John A. Rowell  and
William R. McWhirter
Peter W. Dunne*
Affiliation:
Royal Brisbane Hospital andUniversity of Queensland
Matthew R. Sanders
Affiliation:
Royal Brisbane Hospital andUniversity of Queensland
John A. Rowell
Affiliation:
Royal Brisbane Hospital andUniversity of Queensland
William R. McWhirter
Affiliation:
Royal Brisbane Hospital andUniversity of Queensland
*
Queensland Department of Health, Sunshine Coast Community Psychiatry Service, PO Box 1025, Maroochydore Qld 4558
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Abstract

Three adults with haemophilia participated in a study designed to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural techniques in the alleviation of chronic arthritic pain. The intervention comprised cognitive-coping skills, primarily relaxation training and guided imagery techniques, as well as identifying and altering antecedents and consequences that may have influenced their pain experience. The dependent measures included visual analogue rating scales, the Arthritis Impact Measurements Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory and pedometer readings. All three men showed significant reductions in pain, which were largely maintained at six-month follow-up. This study supports earlier findings with this population, and highlights the importance of monitoring the implementation of independent measures.

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Research Article
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Behaviour Change , Volume 8 , Issue 2 , June 1991 , pp. 70 - 78
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Copyright © The Author(s) 1991

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