A Reduction in Pain Intensity Is More Strongly Associated With Improved Physical Functioning in Frustration Tolerant Individuals: A Longitudinal Moderation Study in Chronic Pain Patients

Frontiers in Psychology

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Carlos Suso-Ribera¹  Laura Camacho-Guerrero²  Jorge Osma³  Santiago Suso-Vergara⁴  David Gallardo-Pujol⁵ 

[1] Department of Basic and Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Universitat Jaume I;Hospital Universitario de La Plana;Department of Psychology and Sociology, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza;Department of Traumatology, Hospital Clinic;Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Universitat de Barcelona

关键词: chronic pain;    physical performance;    longitudinal studies;    frustration tolerance;    moderator variables;    personalized medicine;    thinking skills;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00907

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Objective The onset and chronification of pain often has devastating consequences on the physical and mental functioning of individuals. Medical interventions are quite efficacious in reducing pain levels. However, changes in physical and mental health status after medical interventions are not proportional. In the past decades, rational/irrational beliefs, especially catastrophizing, have contributed to a better understanding of the pain experience. This study explores whether pain reduction efforts are more beneficial for individuals scoring high in rational thinking (moderation).

【 授权许可】

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