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Human Studies


2022 Apr 08


Gerontologist

A Community Health Worker-Led Positive Psychology Intervention for African American Older Adults With Chronic Pain.

Authors

Janevic M, Robinson-Lane SG, Courser R, Brines E, Hassett AL
Gerontologist. 2022 Apr 08.
PMID: 35394525.

Abstract

Experiencing structural racism over the life course contributes to disproportionate pain-related disability among African American older adults. Positive STEPS, delivered by community health workers, is a culturally congruent chronic pain self-management intervention that incorporates positive psychology principles and gives attention to social determinants of pain and pain management.