Values-based cognitive behavioural therapy for the prevention of chronic whiplash associated disorders: A randomized controlled trial.

Tonny Elmose AndersenSophie L RavnAnna MejldalKirsten Kaya Roessler

Published in: European journal of pain (London, England) (2022)

An early Values-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic intervention delivered within 6 months post-injury (mean days 117) was effective in reducing pain-related disability and psychological distress compared to the control group that received the intervention later after a three months wait-list period. The effects were sustained at 12 months follow-up. The early intervention was significantly more effective in reducing pain-related disability compared to the control group, indicating that an intervention window for early prevention of disability after whiplash injury may exist.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
multiple sclerosis
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
physical activity
depressive symptoms
drug induced
postoperative pain