Pain Catastrophizing Associated With Pain Disability in Endometeiosis

Pain Catastrophizing Associated With Pain Disability in Endometeiosis By Özge Özkaya

Pain catastrophizing and pain disability significantly affect each other in patients with endometriosis, according to a new study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada.  “Future research should examine the temporal relationship between catastrophizing and disability to inform…

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Pain catastrophizing, perceived injustice, and pain intensity impair life satisfaction

Pain catastrophizing, perceived injustice, and pain intensity impair life satisfaction By Deniz Kocas

Cognitive appraisals have been shown to have an effect on the experience of pain. Notably, perceived injustice and pain catastrophizing have been shown to play a role, but are rarely examined together. In addition, variability in appraisal processes has been…

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