Pain Workbook

Description:

Pain Workbook is a fee-based cognitive-behavioural program designed to promote self-management among those who are experiencing chronic pain. You will learn a variety of cognitive-behavioural techniques, relaxation/meditation techniques, and strategies for integrating exercise into your daily routine. The program consists of a 10-chapter online workbook and each chapter is structured and features clear goals, interactive skill building exercises and a summary at the end. You can also use an activity tracker to monitor your physical activity.

Service URL:

http://www.talariainc.com

Agency Responsible:

Talariainc, Inc.

Details

Format:

Website.

Intervention Type:

Psychological – CBT. And relaxation techniques

Course Length:

Long (more than 5 modules).

Support Option:

No support.

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Pain.

Target Audience:

Adult.

Language:

English.

Access

Fee:

Fee-based.

Access:

Currently unavailable.

Contact Details:

info@talariainc.com

Research evidence

Research Trials:

1

Research RCTs:

1

Outcome Summary:

One randomised controlled study examined the effectiveness of a pilot version of the program consisting of 6 chapters (rather than the final 10-chapter publicly available program). Participants were randomised to either an intervention group or a wait-list control. Findings were encouraging, indicating that those in the intervention group displayed significant improvements in their ability to conceptualise, self-manage and react to pain, as well as their self-efficacy and their beliefs that they could control their pain compared to the control group. Therefore, this study provides evidence in support of this program's effectiveness in promoting self-management of chronic pain.

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Research paper citations

Carpenter, K. M., Stoner, S.A., Mundt, J.M., Stoelb, B. (2012) An online self-help CBT intervention for chronic lower back pain. Clinical Journal of Pain, 28 (1): 14-22.