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Nursing Interventions in Patients with Chronic Pain and Depression: A Systematic Review

Table 3: Frequency of interventions performed and effectiveness in improving pain and depression

Intervention
CBT Ed. P.E. Rel. I.P. M.I. Bio. Ma.
Number of studies 10 9 5 4 1 1 1 1
Number of studies where a reduction of pain and depression occurs 8/10 6/9 5/5 3/4 --- 1/1 1/1 ---
Number of studies where a reduction of pain occurs 1/10 2/9 --- --- --- --- --- ---
Number of studies where a reduction of depression occurs 1/10 1/9 --- --- 1/1 --- --- ---
Number of studies where it is not possible to conclude on the effectiveness of the intervention --- --- --- 1/4 --- --- --- 1/1
Key: CBT – Cognitive-behavioural therapy; Ed. – Education; P.E. – Physical Exercise; Rel. – Relaxation; I.P. –Interpersonal Psychotherapy; M.I. – Motivational Interview; Bio. – Biofeedback; Ma. – Massage.
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