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KMID : 0389420120200040237
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Korean Journal of Stress Research
2012 Volume.20 No. 4 p.237 ~ p.245
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Psychological Symptoms and Therapy in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
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Hwang Sung-Hye
Kim Mi-Hyeon
Shin Mi-Yeon
Hyun Myoung-Ho
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Abstract
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The present study reviewed the findings of researches related to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). In order to fully understand CRPS, multidisciplinary work was required and most researchers agreed that psychological approach is important in the treatment of CRPS patients. However, there was lack of the systematic researches that explored psychological factors and application of psychological therapy in CRPS. This study reviewed definition, diagnostic criteria, symptoms, causes, and therapy of CRPS. It was particularly focused on causes in psychological aspects and psychological approach could be helpful in future therapy of CRPS. Finally, the implication of this study and further direction was discussed.
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KEYWORD
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Complex regional pain syndrome, Chronic pain, Psychological assessment, Psychological therapy
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