Abstract
The cognitive and cognitive-behavioral approaches have been shown to be very effective in controlling pain and its sequelae both in the laboratory and in the clinical setting. As used in most research and treatment, cognitive approaches are concerned with the way the person perceives, interprets, and relates to his or her pain rather than with the elimination of the pain perse. This article reviews some of the origins of cognitive theory and pain theory, as well as examples of the techniques used and the research support for the approach. Special emphasis is given to self-efficacy, perceived control, and stress inoculation therapy. There is also discussion of some of the limitations of the cognitive approach. The overall conclusion is that the cognitive approach is a powerful and effective one for pain control despite its limitations.
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