Physical therapists' use of cognitive-behavioral therapy for older adults with chronic pain: a nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increasing evidence supports the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for patients with chronic pain.

Objective

This study determined whether physical therapists incorporate CBT techniques (eg, relaxation, activity pacing) when treating older patients with chronic pain, ascertained their interest in and barriers to using CBT, and identified participant-related factors associated with interest in CBT.

Design

This cross-sectional study used a telephone survey.

Methods

One hundred fifty-two members of the Geriatrics and Orthopaedics sections of the American Physical Therapy Association completed the survey. Associations between participant-related factors and interest in CBT were assessed in statistical general linear models.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Beissner K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2716379 | biostudies-literature | 2009 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature