Chronic pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is particularly common among older adults where it is associated with increased healthcare utilization, as well as significant decrements in mental health, physical mobility, and social functioning. Despite the prevalence and impact of chronic pain, pain management is frequently suboptimal among older adults. Pharmacological therapies are associated with greater risk of side effects and result in adverse drug reactions as polypharmacy increases, and multimorbidities common to geriatric populations complicate pharmacological treatment. Because older adults are among the fastest growing cohorts in the United States, initiatives to produce safe and effective approaches for geriatric pain are needed.
The goal of this Research Topic is to bring together a collection of papers that evaluate various biobehavioral interventions for chronic pain. Such interventions may include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches (MBI, MBCT), hypnosis, music therapy, biofeedback, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, digital technologies (e.g., virtual reality), and brain and neurostimulation techniques (e.g., TENS, tDCS).
We welcome the submission of manuscripts including, but not limited to, the following topics:
1. Clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of biobehavioral interventions, used individually or in combination, or explain the mechanism of action and/or potential moderators of treatment effects
2. Randomized-controlled studies focused on prevention, treatment, and implementation
3. Design and experimentation of remote interventions to improve pain-associated outcomes
4. Novel treatment approaches that optimize functioning, pain management, and quality of life
5. High-quality systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and critical review articles on biobehavioral interventions for pain management
6. Addressing diversity, equity, and cultural issues using biobehavioral techniques
Chronic pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is particularly common among older adults where it is associated with increased healthcare utilization, as well as significant decrements in mental health, physical mobility, and social functioning. Despite the prevalence and impact of chronic pain, pain management is frequently suboptimal among older adults. Pharmacological therapies are associated with greater risk of side effects and result in adverse drug reactions as polypharmacy increases, and multimorbidities common to geriatric populations complicate pharmacological treatment. Because older adults are among the fastest growing cohorts in the United States, initiatives to produce safe and effective approaches for geriatric pain are needed.
The goal of this Research Topic is to bring together a collection of papers that evaluate various biobehavioral interventions for chronic pain. Such interventions may include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches (MBI, MBCT), hypnosis, music therapy, biofeedback, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, digital technologies (e.g., virtual reality), and brain and neurostimulation techniques (e.g., TENS, tDCS).
We welcome the submission of manuscripts including, but not limited to, the following topics:
1. Clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of biobehavioral interventions, used individually or in combination, or explain the mechanism of action and/or potential moderators of treatment effects
2. Randomized-controlled studies focused on prevention, treatment, and implementation
3. Design and experimentation of remote interventions to improve pain-associated outcomes
4. Novel treatment approaches that optimize functioning, pain management, and quality of life
5. High-quality systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and critical review articles on biobehavioral interventions for pain management
6. Addressing diversity, equity, and cultural issues using biobehavioral techniques
