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Cohesion and chronic pain: A case for assessing an overlooked process variable
Sean Woodland1, Randy Gilliland2, John Blue Star3
1Chronic Pain Management Department.
Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.)
|November 29, 2021
Summary
Assessing group cohesion in chronic pain management programs may improve patient outcomes. Routine monitoring of this factor could enhance the effectiveness of group therapy for pain.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Pain Management
- Group Therapy
Background:
- Group formats are cost-effective for chronic pain management, offering social support.
- Current group outcomes show variability, suggesting a need for enhanced therapeutic strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a rationale for assessing group cohesion in pain management programs.
- To explore the potential of routine outcome monitoring of cohesion for improving patient results.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research on group cohesion and chronic pain.
- Discussion of practical considerations for implementing cohesion assessment in clinical settings.
Main Results:
- Group cohesion is a potentially significant factor influencing individual patient outcomes in chronic pain groups.
- Evidence suggests routine assessment and feedback on cohesion could be beneficial, though not yet extensively studied in this population.
Conclusions:
- Integrating group cohesion assessment into chronic pain management programs is warranted.
- Routine outcome monitoring of cohesion offers a promising avenue for improving the efficacy of group-based pain interventions.
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