Problem Adaptation Therapy for Pain (PATH-Pain): A Psychosocial Intervention for Older Adults with Chronic Pain and Negative Emotions in Primary Care.

TitleProblem Adaptation Therapy for Pain (PATH-Pain): A Psychosocial Intervention for Older Adults with Chronic Pain and Negative Emotions in Primary Care.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsKiosses DN, Ravdin LD, Stern A, Bolier R, Kenien C, M Reid C
JournalGeriatrics (Basel)
Volume2
Issue1
Date Published2017
ISSN2308-3417
Abstract

Chronic pain is highly prevalent in older adults, contributes to activity restriction and social isolation, disrupts family and interpersonal relationships, and poses a significant economic burden to society. Negative emotions such as sadness, anxiety, helplessness, and hopelessness are associated with chronic pain and contribute to poor quality of life, impaired interpersonal and social functioning, and increased disability. Psychosocial interventions for older adults with chronic pain have been historically developed for, and are almost exclusively delivered to, cognitively intact patients. Therefore, many older adults with chronic pain and comorbid cognitive deficits have limited treatment options. Our multidisciplinary team developed Problem Adaptation Therapy for Pain in Primary Care (PATH-Pain), a psychosocial intervention for older adults with chronic pain, negative emotions, and a wide range of cognitive functioning, including mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment. In the current article, we describe the principles underlying PATH-Pain, review the steps taken to adapt the original PATH protocol, outline the treatment process, and present a case illustrating its potential value.

DOI10.3390/geriatrics2010005
Alternate JournalGeriatrics (Basel)
PubMed ID29034259
PubMed Central IDPMC5640171
Grant ListR01 AG050514 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States
K24 AG053462 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States
P30 AG022845 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States
R01 DA003816 / DA / NIDA NIH HHS / United States
UL1 TR002384 / TR / NCATS NIH HHS / United States