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psychosocial intervention; psychosocial therapy
A therapeutic intervention that uses cognitive therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, & supportive interventions to relieve pain.
These include
- patient education
- interventions aimed at aiding relaxation, psychotherapy
- structured or peer support
Indications:
- relief of pain
- may enhance immune function [1]
Related
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
General
behavioral technique/intervention
psychotherapy
References
- Shields GS et al.
Psychosocial interventions and immune system function: A systematic review
and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
JAMA Psychiatry 2020 Jun 3;
PMID: 32492090
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2766707
- Engert V et al.
Psychosocial factors in disease and treatment - A call for the biopsychosocial model.
JAMA Psychiatry 2020 Jun 3;
PMID: 32492082
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2766705