Fear network and pain extent: Interplays among psychological constructs related to the fear-avoidance model.
PAPERS | February 11-17, 2023 | |
Source: J Psychosom Res 2023 Feb 02; 167. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2023.111176Authors: Zhao X, Boersma K, Gerdle B, Molander P, Hesser H
Psychological constructs related to the fear-avoidance model such as fear of movement, pain catastrophizing, and affective distress have been found to be inter-related among patients with chronic pain. However, relationships of these constructs have mostly been examined using regression-based analyses. This cross-sectional study employs a novel analytical approach, network analysis, to illustrate the complex interplays among these variables as well as pain intensity and pain interference.
Pubmed ID: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36773415/