Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 14-16, March 2007

Patients with Acute Painful TMD at High Risk for Developing a Chronic Condition Report Less Pain, Emotional Distress, and Health Care Use after a Psychological Intervention Using Cognitive-Behavioral Skills Training and Biofeedback

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, MO 64106

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Efficacy of an Early Intervention for Patients with Acute Temporomandibular Disorder-Related Pain: A One-Year Outcome Study

Gatchel RJ, Stowell AW, et al.

J Am Dent Assoc 2006;137(3):339-47

Level of Evidence

1b

Purpose/Question

To assess the ability of a 6-session intervention using cognitive-behavioral skills training and biofeedback to reduce pain, improve emotional functioning, reduce health care use, and prevent progression to chronic status in patients with acute temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain.

Source of Funding

Government (National Institutes of Health)

Type of Study/Design

Randomized Controlled Trial

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PII: S1532-3382(06)00201-6

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2006.12.007

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 14-16, March 2007