Evaluating clinical psychology doctoral students’ competence in delivering CBT for chronic pain

Chronic pain affects approximately 20% of adults in the United States and is associated with significant psychological and functional impairment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based intervention for chronic pain, but there is a shortage of trained providers. The Chronic Pain Management Program (CPMP) was developed to train clinical psychology doctoral students in delivering CBT for chronic pain. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the CPMP in improving trainees’ knowled