Elsevier, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 5(38), p. 409-418
DOI: 10.1016/0022-3999(94)90102-3
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This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of a brief, structured pain management program to improve control over chest pain episodes in patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Twenty-six male veterans who attended the three-session program were compared with twenty-six matched controls. Results indicated significant short-term reductions in self-report of number of chest pain episodes in treated subjects. Self-report of pretreatment daily physical activity level moderated treatment outcome, as individuals reporting lower levels of physical activity derived greater benefit than their high-activity counterparts. These results suggest the potential utility of incorporating chest pain control strategies into comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programs.