Abstract

LOPES, Cristiane Rodrigues; FERRARI, Vanessa  and  JORGE, Cynthia Carvalho. Chronic pain under behavioral optics: understanding and intervention possibilities. Rev. Psicol. Saúde [online]. 2019, vol.11, n.3, pp. 63-78. ISSN 2177-093X.

The average Brazilian population which suffers or complaints about chronic pain is wide and is a major challenge to medicine and psychology. The purpose of this work is to perform a conceptual analysis on the understanding of the chronic pain from a behavioral perspective, addressing techniques of psychological intervention used for pain management. Therefore, a literature search was executed through articles and books, which relate the applicability of behavioral theories in the treatment of chronic pain, and some scientific studies that corroborate for the effectiveness of this theory for pain management. From the literature found, we conclude that behavioral norms contribute to the understanding of chronic pain, regarding environmental problems and thoughts may play an important role in the origin, severity, and management of pain. We, therefore, believe that these conclusions may be of great utility for professionals, contributing to best practices in the health scope.

Keywords : chronic pain; behavioral; behavioral therapy; pain management.

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