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Does short-term group therapy affect unexplained medical symptoms?

S Harrison1, M Watson, C Feinmann

  • 1Joint Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Eastman Dental Institute, London, UK.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|October 23, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This study shows that an 8-week group therapy program for chronic idiopathic facial pain, led by nurses, effectively reduced pain, anxiety, and depression while improving coping skills.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychological interventions
  • Pain management
  • Nursing practice

Background:

  • Chronic idiopathic facial pain presents significant challenges.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for patient well-being.
  • Group psychological interventions offer a potential therapeutic avenue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate an intensive, time-limited group therapy program.
  • To assess the program's impact on symptoms of chronic idiopathic facial pain.
  • To determine the role of nursing staff in delivering psychological interventions.

Main Methods:

  • An 8-week group therapy program was conducted.
  • Two nursing staff members delivered the therapy with psychiatric support.
  • Nineteen patients with chronic idiopathic facial pain participated.

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Main Results:

  • Significant decreases in pain scores were observed.
  • Reductions in anxiety and depression scores were noted.
  • Improvements in patient coping skills were reported.

Conclusions:

  • Group psychological interventions are effective for chronic idiopathic facial pain.
  • Trained nursing staff can successfully deliver these interventions.
  • This approach offers a viable option within surgical clinic settings.