Behavioral and Functional Changes in First Responders Receiving Treatment in a Transdisciplinary Biopsychosocial Therapeutic Community Model Program

Behavioral Changes

Authors: Powell AC, Dawson G, Anbar T.

Poster presented at PAINWeek; 2025 Sept 2-5; Las Vegas, NV.

Conclusion: Patients with greater treatment duration had significantly lower likelihood of pain catastrophizing at completion. Given that pain catastrophizing has been shown to negatively impact functionality and self efficacy, this suggests that the program may help patients overcome psychosocial barriers to recovery.