Cognitive behavioral therapy for frequent attenders in primary care.

Ylva StrömbomJan KarlssonMats FredriksonLennart MelinPeter Magnusson

Published in: Health science reports (2018)

Cognitive behavioral therapy exerts some beneficial effects in FAs. Content of treatment addressed musculoskeletal pain, stress, anxiety, and depression. This broad approach resulted in reduced anxiety, depression, and impact of pain because of enhanced life control.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
primary care
pain management
neuropathic pain
obsessive compulsive disorder
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
spinal cord injury
combination therapy
stress induced
physical activity