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Depression and chronic pain are frequently comorbid conditions, with research indicating that individuals with chronic pain are more likely to experience depression and vice versa [1], [2]. Clinical interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are commonly applied to treat both conditions simultaneously [3], [4], [5], and studies consistently evaluate their interaction and shared prognosis [6], [7], [8].
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referenceBisby et al. (2022) investigated whether internet-delivered pain management programs can reduce psychological distress in patients with chronic pain, specifically exploring the relationships between anxiety, depression, pain intensity, and disability.
referenceBoersma et al. (2019) conducted a randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of a transdiagnostic emotion-focused exposure treatment for chronic pain patients who also suffer from comorbid anxiety and depression.
claimThe efficacy of CBT-based interventions for comorbid pain and depression is clinically relevant on average, consistent with previous meta-analyses in chronic pain by Williams et al. (2020) and depression by Lorenzo-Luaces et al. (2018), as reported by Sanabria-Mazo et al. (2020).
measurementThe CBT intervention in the Aragonès et al. (2019) study consisted of 9 sessions of 120 minutes each, delivered by a psychologist and a primary care physician, and focused on optimized management of major depression, care management, and psychoeducation for chronic pain and depression.
referenceThe study by Ólason et al. (2018) in Iceland evaluated the efficacy of CBT combined with treatment as usual (TAU) versus TAU alone for patients with chronic pain and depression or anxiety.
procedureThe systematic review search strategy utilized a Boolean search string combining three categories: (1) pain-related terms (e.g., chronic pain, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia), (2) psychological distress terms (e.g., depression, anxiety, stress, emotional regulation), and (3) intervention terms (e.g., psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy).
referenceIn a study by Torrijos-Zarcero et al. (2021) in Spain, patients with chronic pain, depression, and anxiety were treated in a randomized controlled trial comparing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MSC) (n=62) against Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (n=61) using weekly face-to-face sessions.
referenceBell et al. (2020) published the protocol for the INternet ThERapy for deprESsion trial (INTEREST), a patient-preference, randomised controlled feasibility trial comparing iACT, iCBT, and attention control among individuals with comorbid chronic pain and depression.
claimDifferent forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are frequently applied to chronic pain and related conditions like anxiety and depression, and appear effective when explored independently, according to research by Churchill et al. (2013), Cuijpers et al. (2013), Buhrman et al. (2016), and Pasarelu et al. (2017).
referenceSnyder and Handrup (2018) discuss the challenges involved in the treatment of patients with comorbid chronic pain, depression, and anxiety.
perspectiveIt is crucial to evaluate and treat depression in chronic pain populations to achieve better treatment outcomes.
claimRayner et al. (2016) demonstrate that individuals with chronic pain are more likely to experience psychological distress (such as anxiety and depression), and individuals with psychological distress are more likely to report chronic pain.
claimCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based interventions for depression or chronic pain show consistent efficacy with previous systematic reviews (Lorenzo-Luaces et al., 2018; López-López et al., 2019; Williams et al., 2020), though the magnitude of the effect is modest.
claimTraditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) improves depression, anxiety, and quality of life in patients with comorbid chronic pain and clinically relevant psychological distress, but does not improve pain intensity or pain catastrophizing.
referenceÓlason et al. (2018) conducted a randomized controlled trial with a 3-year follow-up on the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for depression and anxiety within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation program for chronic pain, published in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.
referenceBuhrman et al. (2015) studied the use of individualized guided internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for patients suffering from chronic pain with comorbid depression and anxiety.
measurementThe CBT intervention in the Ólason et al. (2018) study consisted of 12 sessions of 45 minutes each, delivered by a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, and social workers, and experienced a 34% dropout rate.
procedureThe CBT intervention for patients with chronic pain and depression studied by Buhrman et al. (2015) consisted of 8 weekly online sessions delivered by graduate students trained in CBT under the supervision of a clinical psychologist, focusing on behavioral activation and psychoeducation.
claimDepression and anxiety are among the most diagnosed mental health conditions in people with chronic pain, and comorbid pain and psychological distress are associated with a poorer prognosis and higher therapy resistance compared to either condition alone.
referenceIn a 2015 randomized controlled trial conducted in Sweden, Buhrman et al. studied patients with chronic pain (CP) and depression, comparing a treatment group receiving CBT plus treatment as usual (TAU) (n=28) against a control group receiving only TAU (n=24).
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referenceBoakye et al. (2016) reviewed neurobiological factors involved in the interactions between chronic pain, depression, and sleep disruption.
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measurementA 2018 systematic review of 9 studies with 278 total participants found that while biofeedback for anxiety and depression in children and adolescents with long-term physical conditions (such as chronic pain, asthma, cancer, and headache) appears promising, it cannot currently be recommended for clinical use in place of or in addition to current treatments.