Kyle Gouveia, Sheila Sprague, Jodi Gallant, Gina Del Fabbro, Jordan Leonard, Sofia Bzovsky, Paula McKay, Jason W Busse
BACKGROUND: Extremity fractures are common, and most are managed operatively; however, despite successful reduction, up to half of patients report persistent post-surgical pain. Furthermore, psychological factors such as stress, distress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, and fear-avoidance behaviors have been associated with the development of chronic pain. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of in-person cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) vs...
January 6, 2024: Pilot and Feasibility Studies