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Psychological/behavioral interventions for emerging adults with chronic pain
Judith G Foy1, Sandra Kechichian2, Michael R Foy1
1Department of Psychological Science, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
Frontiers in Pain Research (Lausanne, Switzerland)
|March 13, 2024
Summary
Emerging adults with chronic pain need more research on psychological treatments. A review found only four studies on interventions like yoga, showing promise but needing better study designs.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Psychological Interventions
- Emerging Adult Health
Background:
- Emerging adults experience chronic pain, presenting unique challenges.
- Psychological/behavioral treatments effective in other age groups are understudied in this population.
- This review focuses on quantitative studies of these interventions for chronic pain in emerging adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and report on quantitative studies of psychological/behavioral interventions for chronic pain in emerging adults.
- To identify the current state of research in this understudied area.
- To highlight gaps in the literature and call for further investigation.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted across six major databases and reference sections.
- Keywords included "chronic/persistent pain", "emerging/young adults," and "intervention/treatment".
- Search was conducted up to April 29, 2023, with specific inclusionary and exclusionary criteria applied.
Main Results:
- The search identified 37 articles, with four studies meeting the inclusion criteria.
- Interventions studied included yoga, acceptance and commitment therapy, and relaxation.
- All four interventions positively impacted pain experience or related outcomes, despite study design limitations.
Conclusions:
- A significant gap exists in the research on psychological/behavioral therapies for chronic pain in emerging adults.
- Further high-quality research is needed to establish effective and safe interventions.
- Effective pain management in emerging adulthood is crucial for positive life trajectories.
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