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The neuroscience of itch in relation to transdiagnostic psychological approaches by Kim, Jeffrey J., Day, Melissa A.

“…The experience of itch and its associated chronic conditions (i.e., atopic dermatitis) form a significant burden of disease. Knowledge of how the brain…”
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Neuromodulatory treatments for chronic pain: efficacy and mechanisms by Jensen, Mark P., Day, Melissa A., Miró, Jordi

“…Key Points Chronic pain is common and has substantial negative consequences for individuals and society As the brain is ultimately the organ that processes…”
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Mechanisms of Mindfulness Meditation, Cognitive Therapy, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain by Day, Melissa A., Ward, L. Charles, Thorn, Beverly E., Burns, John, Ehde, Dawn M., Barnier, Amanda J., Mattingley, Jason B., Jensen, Mark P.

“…OBJECTIVES:This study evaluated theoretically derived mechanisms and common therapeutic factors to test their role in accounting for pain-related outcome…”
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Pain-related beliefs, cognitive processes, and electroencephalography band power as predictors and mediators of the effects of psychological chronic pain interventions by Jensen, Mark P., Hakimian, Shahin, Ehde, Dawn M., Day, Melissa A., Pettet, Mark W., Yoshino, Atsuo, Ciol, Marcia A.

“…The current study used data from a clinical trial to identify variables that are associated with and/or mediate the beneficial effects of four psychological…”
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Toward a theoretical model for mindfulness-based pain management by Day, Melissa A, Jensen, Mark P, Ehde, Dawn M, Thorn, Beverly E

“…Mindfulness, as both a process and a practice, has received substantial research attention across a range of health conditions, including chronic pain…”
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The mediating role of pain acceptance during mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for headache by Day, Melissa A, Thorn, Beverly E

“…Highlights • Pain acceptance was a significant mediator of the MBCT-pain interference relation. • Specifically, activity engagement emerged as the critical…”
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Correction: The effects of telehealth-delivered mindfulness meditation, cognitive therapy, and behavioral activation for chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial by Day, Melissa A, Ciol, Marcia A, Mendoza, M Elena, Borckardt, Jeffrey, Ehde, Dawn M, Newman, Andrea K, Chan, Joy F, Drever, Sydney A, Friedly, Janna L, Burns, John, Thorn, Beverly E, Jensen, Mark P

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The effects of telehealth-delivered mindfulness meditation, cognitive therapy, and behavioral activation for chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial by Day, Melissa A, Ciol, Marcia A, Mendoza, M Elena, Borckardt, Jeffrey, Ehde, Dawn M, Newman, Andrea K, Chan, Joy F, Drever, Sydney A, Friedly, Janna L, Burns, John, Thorn, Beverly E, Jensen, Mark P

“…Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a significant problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Three widely implemented psychological techniques used for CLBP…”
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Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain in multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial protocol by Ehde, Dawn M, Alschuler, Kevin N, Day, Melissa A, Ciol, Marcia A, Kaylor, Makena L, Altman, Jennifer K, Jensen, Mark P

“…Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent and disabling symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). Individuals with MS are interested in…”
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The Flares of Low back pain with Activity Research Study (FLAReS): study protocol for a case-crossover study nested within a cohort study by Suri, Pradeep, Tanus, Adrienne D, Torres, Nikki, Timmons, Andrew, Irimia, Bianca, Friedly, Janna L, Korpak, Anna, Daniels, Clinton, Morelli, Daniel, Hodges, Paul W, Costa, Nathalia, Day, Melissa A, Heagerty, Patrick J, Jensen, Mark P

“…Although it is generally accepted that physical activity and flares of low back pain (LBP) are related, evidence for the directionality of this association is…”
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Prayer as a pain intervention: protocol of a systematic review of randomised controlled trials by Ferreira-Valente, Alexandra, Jarego, Margarida, Queiroz-Garcia, Inês, Pimenta, Filipa, Costa, Rui Miguel, Day, Melissa A, Pais-Ribeiro, José, Jensen, Mark P

“…BackgroundPain is a universal experience and the most common reason for seeking healthcare. Inadequate pain management negatively impacts numerous aspects of…”
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COPAHS Study: protocol of a randomised experimental study comparing the effects of hypnosis, mindfulness meditation, and spiritual practices on experimental pain in healthy adults by Ferreira-Valente, Alexandra, Pimenta, Filipa, Costa, Rui M., Day, Melissa A., Pais-Ribeiro, José, Jensen, Mark P.

“…BackgroundThere has been an increasing interest in studying the potential benefits of so-called complementary and alternative approaches for pain management,…”
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Placebo effects contribute to brief online mindfulness interventions for chronic pain: results from an online randomized sham-controlled trial by Davies, Jonathan N., Colagiuri, Ben, Sharpe, Louise, Day, Melissa A.

“…Mindfulness apps are becoming popular treatments for chronic pain and mental health, despite mixed evidence supporting their efficacy. Furthermore, it is…”
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Evaluation of a Novel Intervention to Improve Physical Activity for Adults with Whiplash Associated Disorders: Protocol for a Multiple-Baseline, Single Case Experimental Study by Clanchy, Kelly M., Tweedy, Sean M., Tate, Robyn L., Sterling, Michele, Day, Melissa A., Nikles, Jane, Ritchie, Carrie

“…Half of individuals with a whiplash injury experience ongoing pain and disability. Many are insufficiently active for good health, increasing their risk of…”
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How do placebo effects contribute to mindfulness-based analgesia? Probing acute pain effects and interactions using a randomized balanced placebo design by Davies, Jonathan N., Sharpe, Louise, Day, Melissa A., Colagiuri, Ben

“…Recent sham-controlled studies suggest placebo effects contribute to acute pain relief following mindfulness interventions. However, the specific effects of…”
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Understanding pain treatment mechanisms: a new direction in outcomes research by Day, Melissa A., Jensen, Mark P.

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Mindfulness-Based Analgesia or Placebo Effect? The Development and Evaluation of a Sham Mindfulness Intervention for Acute Experimental Pain by Davies, Jonathan N., Sharpe, Louise, Day, Melissa A., Colagiuri, Ben

“…OBJECTIVEMeta-analyses indicate that mindfulness meditation is efficacious for chronic and acute pain, but most available studies lack active control…”
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Understanding the Role of Therapist Quality in Accounting for Heterogeneity of Patient Outcomes in Psychosocial Chronic Pain Treatments by Day, Melissa A, Ehde, Dawn M, Bindicsova, Ingrid, Jensen, Mark P

“…A variety of evidence-based psychosocial treatments now exist for chronic pain. However, on average, effect sizes have tended to be modest and there is a high…”
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A placebo-controlled trial of midazolam as an adjunct to morphine patient-controlled analgesia after spinal surgery by Day, Melissa A., PhD, Rich, Martha Anne, PhD, Thorn, Beverly E., PhD, Berbaum, Michael L., PhD, Mangieri, Eugene A., MD

“…Abstract Study Objective To investigate the potential benefit of postoperatively providing a patient-controlled anxiolytic agent, midazolam, in addition to…”
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The Behavioral Activation and Inhibition Systems: Implications for Understanding and Treating Chronic Pain by Jensen, Mark P, Ehde, Dawn M, Day, Melissa A

“…Evidence from a number of sources supports the existence of two relatively independent neurophysiological systems that underlie avoidance- and approach-related…”
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