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Beth Darnall
Pain specialist, Pain psychologist
Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Professional Education
- Fellowship: The Johns Hopkins University (2004) MD
- Internship: Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (2002) AZ
- Medical Education: University of Colorado at Boulder (2002) CO
- MA, University of Colorado at Boulder, Clinical Psychology (1998)
- PhD, University of Colorado at Boulder, Clinical Psychology (2002)
- Post-Doc, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Rehabilitation Psychology (2004)
Honors & Awards
- 2015 Presidential Commendation, American Academy of Pain Medicine (2015)
Publications
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Less Pain, Fewer Pills: Avoid the dangers of prescription opioids and gain control over chronic pain
Darnall, B. D. (2014). Less Pain, Fewer Pills: Avoid the dangers of prescription opioids and gain control over chronic pain. Bull Publishing. -
From Catastrophizing to Recovery: a pilot study of a single-session treatment for pain catastrophizing.
Darnall, B. D., Sturgeon, J. A., Kao, M.-C., Hah, J. M., & Mackey, S. C. (2014). From Catastrophizing to Recovery: a pilot study of a single-session treatment for pain catastrophizing. Journal of pain research, 7, 219-226. -
Medical and Psychological Risks and Consequences of Long-Term Opioid Therapy in Women
Darnall, B. D., Stacey, B. R., & Chou, R. (2012). Medical and Psychological Risks and Consequences of Long-Term Opioid Therapy in Women. PAIN MEDICINE, 13(9), 1181-1211. -
Sex Differences in Long-term Opioid Use Cautionary Notes for Prescribing in Women
Darnall, B. D., & Stacey, B. R. (2012). Sex Differences in Long-term Opioid Use Cautionary Notes for Prescribing in Women. ARCHIVES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 172(5), 431-432.
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Hysterectomy and Predictors for Opioid Prescription in a Chronic Pain Clinic Sample
Darnall, B., & Li, H. (2011). Hysterectomy and Predictors for Opioid Prescription in a Chronic Pain Clinic Sample. PAIN MEDICINE, 12(2), 196-203.
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Pilot Study of Inflammatory Responses Following a Negative Imaginal Focus in Persons With Chronic Pain: Analysis by Sex/Gender
Darnall, B. D., Aickin, M., & Zwickey, H. (2010). Pilot Study of Inflammatory Responses Following a Negative Imaginal Focus in Persons With Chronic Pain: Analysis by Sex/Gender. GENDER MEDICINE, 7(3), 247-260.
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Sex and gender in psychoneuroimmunology research: Past, present and future
Darnall, B. D., & Suarez, E. C. (2009). Sex and gender in psychoneuroimmunology research: Past, present and future. BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY, 23(5), 595-604.
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The Relationship Between Industry and Pain Societies, Part 1: Demystification and Legitimization of Continuing Medical Education
Darnall, B. D., & Schatman, M. E. (2015). The Relationship Between Industry and Pain Societies, Part 1: Demystification and Legitimization of Continuing Medical Education. PAIN MEDICINE, 16(7), 1251-1251.
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Toward the Healthiest Symbiosis.
Darnall, B. D., & Schatman, M. E. (2015). Toward the Healthiest Symbiosis. Pain medicine , 16(7), 1254-1255.
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Protecting the infant from unknown risks.
Darnall, B. D., & Schatman, M. E. (2015). Protecting the infant from unknown risks. Pain medicine , 16(4), 631-632.
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Opioid use and lactation: protecting the child in the context of maternal pain care.
Darnall, B. D., & Schatman, M. E. (2015). Opioid use and lactation: protecting the child in the context of maternal pain care. Pain medicine , 16(4), 628-?.
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Physical and psychological correlates of fatigue and physical function: a Collaborative Health Outcomes Information Registry (CHOIR) study.
Sturgeon, J. A., Darnall, B. D., Kao, M.-C. J., & Mackey, S. C. (2015). Physical and psychological correlates of fatigue and physical function: a Collaborative Health Outcomes Information Registry (CHOIR) study. journal of pain , 16(3), 291-8 e1.
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Physical and Psychological Correlates of Fatigue and Physical Function: A Collaborative Health Outcomes Information Registry (CHOIR) Study
Sturgeon, J. A., Darnall, B. D., Kao, M.-C. J., & Mackey, S. C. (2015). Physical and Psychological Correlates of Fatigue and Physical Function: A Collaborative Health Outcomes Information Registry (CHOIR) Study. JOURNAL OF PAIN, 16(3), 291-298.
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Contributions of Physical Function and Satisfaction with Social Roles to Emotional Distress in Chronic Pain: A Collaborative Health Outcomes Information Registry (CHOIR) Study.
Sturgeon, J. A., Dixon, E. A., Darnall, B. D., & Mackey, S. C. (2015). Contributions of Physical Function and Satisfaction with Social Roles to Emotional Distress in Chronic Pain: A Collaborative Health Outcomes Information Registry (CHOIR) Study. Pain.
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Urine drug screening: opioid risks preclude complete patient autonomy.
Darnall, B. D., & Schatman, M. E. (2014). Urine drug screening: opioid risks preclude complete patient autonomy. Pain medicine , 15(12), 2001-2002.
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Urine drug screening: necessary or alienating?
Darnall, B. D., & Schatman, M. E. (2014). Urine drug screening: necessary or alienating?. Pain medicine , 15(12), 1999-?.
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Compassion meditation training for people living with chronic pain and their significant others: a pilot study and mixed-methods analysis
Ruchelli, G., Chapin, H., Darnall, B., Seppala, E., Doty, J., & Mackey, S. (2014). Compassion meditation training for people living with chronic pain and their significant others: a pilot study and mixed-methods analysis. JOURNAL OF PAIN, 15(4), S117-S117.
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Proinflammatory cytokines and DHEA-S in women with fibromyalgia: impact of psychological distress and menopausal status.
Sturgeon, J. A., Darnall, B. D., Zwickey, H. L., Wood, L. J., Hanes, D. A., & Mackey, S. C. (2014). Proinflammatory cytokines and DHEA-S in women with fibromyalgia: impact of psychological distress and menopausal status. Journal of pain research, 7, 707-716.
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Pain Characteristics and Pain Catastrophizing in Incarcerated Women with Chronic Pain
Darnall, B. D., & Sazie, E. (2012). Pain Characteristics and Pain Catastrophizing in Incarcerated Women with Chronic Pain. JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE FOR THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED, 23(2), 543-556.
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HOME-BASED SELF-DELIVERED MIRROR THERAPY FOR PHANTOM PAIN: A PILOT STUDY
Darnall, B. D., & Li, H. (2012). HOME-BASED SELF-DELIVERED MIRROR THERAPY FOR PHANTOM PAIN: A PILOT STUDY. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE, 44(3), 254-260.
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Self-Delivered Home-Based Mirror Therapy for Lower Limb Phantom Pain
Darnall, B. D. (2009). Self-Delivered Home-Based Mirror Therapy for Lower Limb Phantom Pain. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 88(1), 78-81.
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Depressive symptoms and mental health service utilization among persons with limb loss: results of a national survey.
Darnall, B. D., Ephraim, P., Wegener, S. T., Dillingham, T., Pezzin, L., & MacKenzie, E. J. (2005). Depressive symptoms and mental health service utilization among persons with limb loss: results of a national survey. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 86(4), 650-658.
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Modification of the cognitive model for bulimia via path analysis on a Brazilian adolescent sample
Darnall, B. D., Smith, J. E., Craighead, L. W., & Lamounier, J. A. (1999). Modification of the cognitive model for bulimia via path analysis on a Brazilian adolescent sample. ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS, 24(1), 47-57.