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Health Psychology Book Cover
Health Psychology, 5/e
Shelley Taylor, University of California, Los Angeles
Pain and Its Management

Chapter Outline


I. Significance of Pain
II. Elusive Nature of Pain
     A. Measuring Pain
     B. Physiology of Pain
     C. Neurochemical Bases of Pain and Its Inhibition
III. Clinical Management of Pain
     A. Acute Versus Chronic Pain
     B. Pain and Personality
IV. Pain Control Techniques
     A. Pharmacological Control of Pain
     B. Surgical Control of Pain
     C. Sensory Control of Pain
     D. Biofeedback
     E. Relaxation Techniques
     F. Hypnosis
     G. Acupuncture
     H. Distraction
     I. Coping Techniques
     J. Guided Imagery
     K. Additional Cognitive Techniques to Control Pain
V. Management of Chronic Pain
     A. Initial Evaluation
     B. Individualized Treatment      C. Components of Chronic Pain Management Programs
     D. Involvement of Family
     E. Relapse Prevention
     F. Evaluation of Pain Management Programs








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