Online group pain management for chronic pain: Preliminary results of a novel treatment approach to teletherapy.

Timothy Y MarianoLimeng WanRobert R EdwardsAsimina LazaridouEdgar L RossRobert N Jamison

Published in: Journal of telemedicine and telecare (2019)

Preliminary findings suggest that online group CBT may be as effective in improving coping among persons with chronic pain as in-person groups. More rigorous controlled trials are needed to adequately assess the outcome benefit of online teletherapy for chronic pain.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
health information
social media
depressive symptoms
social support
healthcare
combination therapy