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Pain perception and fibromyalgia.

J Pérez-Pareja1, C Borrás, A Sesé

  • 1Departamento de Psicología, Universidad de las Islas Baleares, Ctra. de Valldemossa, km. 7,5, 07122 Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

Actas Espanolas De Psiquiatria
|September 13, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Fibromyalgia patients perceive pain as more incapacitating for daily activities than other chronic pain groups. This leads to avoidance strategies, highlighting the importance of assessing pain beliefs in treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Psychological Medicine
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Psychological factors and self-regulation significantly influence pain exacerbation and maintenance.
  • Pain perception and beliefs impact pain confrontation and intensity.
  • Fibromyalgia is characterized by abnormal sensitivity to pressure on tender points, crucial for diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate differences in pain perception and beliefs among fibromyalgia patients, chronic pain patients, and healthy controls.
  • To compare how pain is perceived and the beliefs associated with it across different groups.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving fibromyalgia patients (n=36), chronic pain patients (n=44), and healthy controls (n=31).
  • Utilized Spanish versions of the West Haven Yale Multidimensional Questionnaire (WHYWP) and Pain Perceptions and Beliefs Inventory (PBAPI) for assessment.

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Main Results:

  • Fibromyalgia patients perceive pain as more incapacitating for daily activities compared to other chronic pain groups.
  • Fibromyalgia patients employ escape-avoidance strategies, believing pain prevents physical activity.

Conclusions:

  • Assessing pain perceptions and beliefs is valuable for evaluating and designing interventions for chronic pain conditions.
  • Understanding patients' beliefs about pain is critical for effective management strategies.