Inner Resources Mediation Protocol for Chronic Pain...

AIMS The principle goal of this study is to assess the feasibility of recruitment and adherence to an evidence-based, eight-session meditation program based on Dr. Lynn Waelde’s Inner Resources for Stress Relief for a community health clinic for adults with chronic pain, and to develop initial estimates of treatment effects of measures of pain and physical functioning. Based on literature review, we hypothesize that Inner Resources will teach chronic pain patients to identify thoughts and feelings that may exacerbate physical pain and to consciously let go of these thoughts and feelings, and breathing exercises that may help with relaxation, reduction of physical pain and improved functioning. We predict that adherence rate will be†¦show more content†¦Given that there are psychosocial factors that may contribute to or exacerbate chronic pain, it stands that the medical model treatment of pain is insufficient in the management of pain. However, pain management has not been a priority in funding or service, especially in community health settings where there are high rates of chronic pain and inadequate pain treatment. Further, ethnic minorities are less likely to receive adequate pain management services, treatment, and even pain medication (Anderson, Richman, Hurley, Palos, Valero, Mendoa, Gning, Cleeland, 2002). Chronic pain and the mind-body approach In a multidisciplinary approach to pain management, there are a wide variety of treatments that are available for chronic pain, one of which is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) approaches (Foster, Phillips, Hamel Eisenberg, 2000). A mind-body technique under the CAM approach is meditation. Mindfulness meditation has been shown to be effective in reducing subjective pain ratings, pain interference, number of medical symptoms, and reductions comorbid in mood disturbances (Kabat-Zinn, 1982). A literature review conducted by Astin (2004) also found that mind-body approaches combined with stress management, coping skills training, cognitive restructuring, or with an educational component could be an appropriate adjunctive treatment for various chronic pain conditions and invasive medical procedures. The choice of Inner Resources Most ofShow MoreRelatedStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesPower and Politics 411 Conflict and Negotiation 445 Foundations of Organization Structure 479 v vi BRIEF CONTENTS 4 The Organization System 16 Organizational Culture 511 17 Human Resource Policies and Practices 543 18 Organizational Change and Stress Management 577 Appendix A Research in Organizational Behavior Comprehensive Cases Indexes Glindex 637 663 616 623 Contents Preface xxii 1 1 Introduction What Is Organizational Behavior? 3 The ImportanceRead MoreDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 Pagesmymanagementlab is an online assessment and preparation solution for courses in Principles of Management, Human Resources, Strategy, and Organizational Behavior that helps you actively study and prepare material for class. Chapter-by-chapter activities, including built-in pretests and posttests, focus on what you need to learn and to review in order to succeed. Visit www.mymanagementlab.com to learn more. DEVELOPING MANAGEMENT SKILLS EIGHTH EDITION David A. Whetten BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY Read MoreManagement Course: Mba−10 General Management215330 Words   |  862 PagesChange 174 174 Text iii Cases 221 221 225 The Consolidated Life Case: Caught Between Corporate Cultures Who’s in Charge? (The)(Jim)(Davis)(Case) Morin−Jarrell †¢ Driving Shareholder Value I. Valuation 229 229 253 279 1. The Value−Based Management Framework: An Overview 2. Why Value Value? 4. The Value Manager Harvard Business Review Finance Articles Eclipse of the Public Corporation 308 308 323 323 330 330 Article How I Learned to Live with Wall Street Article Second