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Needham, W. E.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993
A 39-year-old man who was blind, diabetic, and had a double amputation with chronic renal failure and peripheral vascular disease was treated with thermal biofeedback to reduce his depression through increased self-control, to minimize pain, and to facilitate healing of a pregangrenous hand. On treatment discharge, his mental and physical states…
Descriptors: Adults, Amputations, Biofeedback, Blindness
Jones, M. A.; Stratton, G.; Reilly, T.; Unnithan, V. B. – Health Education Research, 2004
The aim of this investigation was to provide evidence of the prevalence and consequences of recurrent low-back pain in children from Northwest England. A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving a standardized questionnaire with established reliability and validity. A cross-sectional sample of 500 boys (n = 249) and girls (n = 251) aged…
Descriptors: Evidence, Health Education, Pain, Incidence
Sheffer, Christine E.; Cassisi, Jeffrey E.; Ferraresi, Laurette M.; Lofland, Kenneth R.; McCracken, Lance M. – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2002
Sex differences in 351 patients with chronic low back pain were examined. Biological, psychological, and psychosocial factors were considered. Sex differences in adaptive functioning were consistent with traditional gender roles. Significant interactions were found for sex and employment status, and sex and marital status. Retired women reported…
Descriptors: Marital Status, Employment Level, Pain, Females
Midmer, Deana; Kahan, Meldon; Marlow, Bernard – Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 2006
Introduction: Opioid misuse is common among patients with chronic nonmalignant pain. There is a pressing need for physicians to increase their confidence and competence in managing these patients. Methods: A randomized controlled trial of family physicians (N = 88) attending 1 of 4 continuing medical education events helped to determine the…
Descriptors: Patients, Physicians, Telecommunications, Family Practice (Medicine)
Rowe, Jennifer L.; Bruce, Martha L.; Conwell, Yeates – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2006
Home health care patients often have several late-life risk factors for suicide and constitute a high risk group for suicidal behaviors. In this study, we examined the characteristics of 14 older adult home health care utilizers who died by suicide and four community controls who used similar services. Both groups of home health care utilizers had…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Patients, Pain, Family Relationship
Fisher, Susan E.; Burgio, Louis D.; Thorn, Beverly E.; Hardin, J. Michael – Gerontologist, 2006
Purpose: We developed and evaluated an explicit procedure for obtaining self-report pain data from nursing home residents across a broad range of cognitive status, and we evaluated the consistency, stability, and concurrent validity of resident responses. Design and Methods: Using a modification of the Geriatric Pain Measure (GPM-M2), we…
Descriptors: Nursing Homes, Pain, Older Adults, Evaluation Methods

Patterson, Patricia; And Others – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1996
This study examined the validity and reliability of the Back Saver Sit-and-Reach test for middle school students. Students completed the test during physical education class. Results indicated that the test was moderately related to hamstring flexibility, but its relationship to lower back flexibility was quite low for both sexes. (SM)
Descriptors: Intermediate Grades, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Middle School Students
Carr, Edward G.; Smith, Christopher E.; Giacin, Theresa A.; Whelan, Bernadette M.; Pancari, Joseph – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2003
A study investigated menstrual discomfort as a factor in severe problem behavior in four women with developmental disabilities and identified as having increased behavior problems at the time of menses. A multicomponent strategy, addressing both biological context and the psychosocial context (task demands), reduced problem behavior to near-zero…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems

Barbarin, Oscar A.; And Others – Health & Social Work, 1994
Examined adjustment problems for children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia (SCA). Parents provided information on social, emotional, academic, and family adjustment of 327 children with SCA. Over 25% of children had emotional adjustment problems in form of internalizing symptoms (anxiety and depression); at least 20% had problems related to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Blacks, Children

Linden, Paul – T.H.E. Journal, 1998
Examines computer use and repetitive strain injury (RSI) among children and young adults, emphasizing body-awareness training that teaches people to notice and feel body components; understand principles of relaxation, balance, and movement efficiency; and use economical and strain-free ways of accomplishing movements. Outlines elements of safety…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines

Collins, Marietta; Kaslow, Nadine; Doepke, Karla; Eckman, James; Johnson, Marjorie – Journal of Black Psychology, 1998
Reviews the existing literature on psychosocial interventions for children and adolescents with sickle cell disease and suggests some developmentally appropriate modifications for approaches designed for adults. Particular attention is paid to nonpharmacological pain management strategies that include coping skill training, educational programs,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Development, Children, Coping
Gignac, Monique A. M.; Cott, Cheryl A.; Badley, Elizabeth M. – Canadian Journal on Aging, 2003
This study examined the impact of the 1998 Canadian ice storm on the physical and psychological health of older adults (age greater than 55 years) living with a chronic physical illness, namely osteoarthritis and/or osteoporosis. Although disasters are relatively rare, they are a useful means of examining the impact of a single stressor on a group…
Descriptors: Helplessness, Older Adults, Depression (Psychology), Chronic Illness
Wicksell, Rikard K.; Dahl, JoAnne; Magnusson, Bo; Olsson, Gunnar L. – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2005
This case example illustrates how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) within a behavior medicine approach was used in the rehabilitation of an adolescent with debilitating chronic pain. For chronic pain with unclear etiology (idiopathic pain), pharmacological therapy alone is often insufficient. Psychological treatment strategies have been…
Descriptors: Stimuli, Pain, Attendance, Behavior Modification

Verry, Rene – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Presents an interview with Susan Lederman that contains a fascinating and informative overview of the recent developments in neuropsychological research concerning the sense of touch. Discusses the physiological processes that support this sensory experience and reveals them to be much more flexible, intricate, and adaptive than previously…
Descriptors: Clinical Psychology, Habituation, Higher Education, Neuropsychology

Goodman, Gay; Yasumura, Kathleen – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1992
A physical therapy training curriculum is proposed for regular and special education teachers and paraprofessionals working with children having physical disabilities. Skills in physical management techniques of positioning, techniques for maneuvering wheelchairs, and utilization of appropriate equipment are stressed to prevent negative…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Curriculum, Equipment, Inservice Teacher Education