Literacy-Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Versus Education for Chronic Pain
Authors: Beverly E. Thorn, Lisa C. Campbell, Benjamin P. Van Dyke, Andrea K. Newman, Calia A. Torres
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2018)

Letters18 September 2018Literacy-Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Versus Education for Chronic PainBeverly E. Thorn, PhD, Lisa C. Campbell, PhD, Benjamin P. Van Dyke, PhD, Andrea K. Newman, MA, and Calia A. Torres, MABeverly E. Thorn, PhDThe University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (B.E.T., A.K.N., C.A.T.)Search for more papers by this author, Lisa C. Campbell, PhDEast Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina (L.C.C.)Search for more papers by this author, Benjamin P. Van Dyke, PhDGeisinger Medical Clinic, Danville, Pennsylvania (B.P.V.)Search for more papers by this author, Andrea K. Newman, MAThe University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (B.E.T., A.K.N., C.A.T.)Search for more papers by this author, and Calia A. Torres, MAThe University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (B.E.T., A.K.N., C.A.T.)Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/L18-0348 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail IN RESPONSE:We appreciate that Ms. Rediger and Dr. Miles note that our simplified materials and approaches resonate with their patients with low SES. We sought to test our simplified CBT in low-income clinics, where multiple health and treatment disparities often exist. Although the many challenges associated with poverty can limit patients' ability to understand and use psychosocial treatments, we propose that simplifying treatments makes sense for everyone with a chronic illness. The multiple stressors (and medications) associated with chronic health conditions drain one's cognitive capacity, leaving fewer resources available to understand, remember, and adhere to treatment regimens. Pain itself ... Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (B.E.T., A.K.N., C.A.T.)East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina (L.C.C.)Geisinger Medical Clinic, Danville, Pennsylvania (B.P.V.)Disclosures: Disclosures can be viewed at www.acponline.org/authors/icmje/ConflictOfInterestForms.do?msNum=M17-0972. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsSee AlsoLiteracy-Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Versus Education for Chronic Pain at Low-Income Clinics Beverly E. Thorn , Joshua C. Eyer , Benjamin P. Van Dyke , Calia A. Torres , John W. Burns , Minjung Kim , Andrea K. Newman , Lisa C. Campbell , Brian Anderson , Phoebe R. Block , Bentley J. Bobrow , Regina Brooks , Toya T. Burton , Jennifer S. Cheavens , Colette M. DeMonte , William D. DeMonte , Crystal S. Edwards , Minjeong Jeong , Mazheruddin M. Mulla , Terence Penn , Laura J. Smith , and Deborah H. Tucker Literacy-Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Versus Education for Chronic Pain Katherine Rediger and D.R. Bailey Miles Metrics Cited byCognitive flexibility improves in cognitive behavior therapy for irritable bowel syndrome but not nonspecific education/supportAcceptability of telephone-based pain coping skills training among African Americans with osteoarthritis enrolled in a randomized controlled trial: a mixed methods analysisSerum Chemokine CXCL7 as a Diagnostic Biomarker for Colorectal Cancer 18 September 2018Volume 169, Issue 6Page: 422-423KeywordsCognitive behavior therapyDisclosureExerciseExercise therapyHealth careHealth insuranceLiteracyPain managementSocioeconomic status ePublished: 18 September 2018 Issue Published: 18 September 2018 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2018 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...