Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of cognitive behaviour therapy and behaviour therapy for chronic pain in adults, excluding headache

@article{Morley1999SystematicRA,
  title={Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of cognitive behaviour therapy and behaviour therapy for chronic pain in adults, excluding headache},
  author={Stephen J. Morley and Christopher Eccleston and Amanda C.C. Williams},
  journal={Pain},
  year={1999},
  volume={80},
  pages={1-13}
}
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