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Pain-related catastrophizing: what is it?
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle 98195-6560, USA. jturner@u.washington.edu
The Clinical Journal of Pain
|April 6, 2001
Summary
Understanding pain catastrophizing requires considering the construct, evaluating current measures, and exploring its relation to traits and situational factors. Future research should investigate these areas for better pain management.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Pain Research
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Pain catastrophizing significantly contributes to physical and psychosocial disability.
- Current understanding necessitates a deeper exploration of the construct's nuances.
Discussion:
- Evaluating existing pain catastrophizing measures for construct validity is crucial.
- Investigating the link between pain catastrophizing and personal traits like neuroticism is needed.
Key Insights:
- Future research should identify conditions promoting pain catastrophizing.
- A comprehensive approach is required to advance the field.
Outlook:
- Further research will refine our understanding of pain catastrophizing.
- This will lead to improved interventions for individuals with chronic pain.