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
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
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Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 14-16, March 2007
