Vlaeyen JWS

More than two decades have passed since exposure-based interventions were first applied to four individuals with chronic low back pain reporting pain-related fear. To reflect on the progress made since then, an international Special Interes…

BackgroundChronic pain affects up to 20% of the population and often results in significant distress, disability, and reduced quality of life. Despite compelling evidence for behavioural treatments, treatment access remains limited. To impr…