Telephone Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Veterans Undergoing Surgery

Telephone Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Veterans Undergoing Surgery

The study team propose to investigate the feasibility and pilot a Telephone Cognitive Behavioral Therapy intervention for those identified to be at risk for chronic pain following surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

1) >18 years of age, 2) scheduled for hernia repair, breast surgery, amputation, thoracotomy, cholecystectomy, cardiac surgery, splenectomy, orthopedic, urological or vascular surgery, 3) Rural dwelling

Exclusion Criteria:

1) language or cognitive barriers preventing completion of questionnaires, 2) severe psychiatric disorder: bipolar or psychotic disorder, 3) significant surgical complications.