• Shalu Nehra
• Dr. Jyoti Gaur

ABSTRACT In the present study, chronic pain conditions were taken for managing pain through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Cognitive-behavioural therapy, also called CBT, is a psychological approach to cope with a wide range of mental health related problems. It focuses on thought (cognitive) and action (behavioural). CBT helps individuals resolve their problems concerning maladaptive emotions, behaviours, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process. The focus of this study is to use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Chronic Pain and to improve quality of life by improving functioning in multiple domains. Reducing the negative effects of pain on daily life by engaging in more activities, improving mood, and increasing coping skills. Research Design - Randomized Control-Group Pre-test and Post-test Design was used for the study Sampling Design- The snowball sampling method was used to reach the and the references of the health professionals Sample Size- In this study 80 patients (Early Adulthood- 19- 40 years, Middle Adulthood- 41- 60 years) suffering from chronic pain were included as sample Tools and Techniques- The independent variable, different qualities of pain were assessed using Pain Quality Assessment Scale (PQAS) by Galer, Gammaitoni, & Jensen, (2010). Statistical Analysis-The gathered data was put to statistical analysis using SPSS version 21 to compute the mean, SD, Z test and ANOVA. Results- The results from the pre-test and post-test comparison i.e. scores of different quality of pain for the various domains indicate that scores for the Intensity of pain , Sharpness of pain, Hotness of pain Dullness of Pain, Coldness of Pain, Sensitivity of Pain, Tenderness of Pain, Itchiness of Pain, shooting Pain, Electrical Pain, Tingling of Pain, Cramping of Pain, Aching of Pain, Heaviness of Pain, Unpleasant Pain, Intense surface Pain were found to be significantly different, while the scores of quality of pain for the Numbness of pain, Radiating, Throbbing of Pain, Intense Deep Pain were not found to be significantly different in both the groups at .05 level of significance

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Chronic Pain, Pain Management, CBT

"Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Psychological Approach for Chronic Pain", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 8, page no.1989-1995, August-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2008264.pdf

"Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Psychological Approach for Chronic Pain", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 8, page no. pp1989-1995, August-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2008264.pdf