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Negative affect and pain in arthritis
1University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, USA.
Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America
|March 20, 1999
Summary
Negative emotions like depression and anxiety significantly worsen arthritis pain. Understanding these connections is key for effective, holistic treatment approaches to manage both pain and emotional well-being.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Psychology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Arthritis pain involves significant emotional components.
- Negative affect, including depression, anxiety, and anger, is strongly linked to arthritis pain experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evidence associating negative affect with arthritis pain.
- To examine potential physiological and psychological mechanisms underlying this relationship.
- To discuss future research needs, emphasizing biopsychosocial models.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies examining the link between negative affect and arthritis pain.
- Analysis of proposed physiological and psychological pathways.
- Discussion of theoretical and treatment implications.
Main Results:
- A robust association exists between negative affect (depression, anxiety, anger) and the experience of arthritis pain.
- Physiological and psychological mechanisms likely mediate this relationship.
Conclusions:
- Biopsychosocial theoretical models are crucial for future research in arthritis pain.
- Integrated biopsychosocial treatment strategies are essential for effectively managing arthritis pain and associated negative affect.