Publications [#273704] of Francis J. Keefe

Journal Articles

1. Keefe, FJ; Somers, TJ (2010). Psychological approaches to understanding and treating arthritis pain.. Nat Rev Rheumatol, 6(4), 210-216. [20357790], [doi]
   (last updated on 2025/06/16)

   Abstract:
   Arthritis pain has traditionally been evaluated from a biomedical perspective, but there is increasing evidence that psychological factors have an important role in patients' adjustment to arthritis pain. The evolution of pain theories has led to the development of models, such as the cognitive-behavioral model, which recognize the potential involvement of psychological factors in pain. Emotional, cognitive, behavioral and social context variables are useful in understanding pain in patients with arthritis, and have led to the development of psychological approaches for treating arthritis pain. These include pain coping skills training, interventions that include patients' partners, and emotional disclosure strategies.