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Published in: Current Pain and Headache Reports 2/2012

01-04-2012 | Psychiatric Management of Pain (MR Clark, Section Editor)

The Patient-Provider Relationship in Chronic Pain

Authors: Kevin E. Vowles, Miles Thompson

Published in: Current Pain and Headache Reports | Issue 2/2012

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Abstract

The relationship between patient and provider has long been the subject of study within the psychotherapy literature, with the available data suggesting a modest, but reliable, association between the strength of this relationship and treatment outcome. Conversely, there has been little work focused on the patient–provider relationship in chronic pain settings despite the complexities and difficulties that are often involved in this area. This review provides a brief, broad overview of the literature on the patient–provider relationship and identifies key aspects that are specifically relevant to chronic pain settings. In addition to reviewing the literature in this area, a series of recommendations for future clinical and academic work are offered.
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Metadata
Title
The Patient-Provider Relationship in Chronic Pain
Authors
Kevin E. Vowles
Miles Thompson
Publication date
01-04-2012
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Pain and Headache Reports / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 1531-3433
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3081
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-012-0244-4

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