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Associations between gender, coping patterns and functioning for individuals with chronic pain: a systematic review
Pain Research & Management
|June 14, 2014
Summary
Women with chronic pain often use maladaptive coping strategies, leading to poorer functioning. Men tend to use adaptive strategies, resulting in better functional outcomes, highlighting gender differences in pain management.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management Research
- Gender Studies in Health
- Psychology of Chronic Illness
Background:
- Effective coping strategies are crucial for managing chronic pain.
- Previous research explored gender differences in pain coping, but the link to functioning remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and evaluate evidence on the relationship between gender, coping strategies, and functioning in chronic pain.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search of multiple databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL).
- Inclusion criteria: English, adults, chronic nonmalignant pain, coping and functioning measures, gender-specific outcomes, and investigation of gender-coping-functioning relationship.
- Quality assessment of included studies.
Main Results:
- Seven studies met inclusion criteria (six high quality, one moderate).
- Findings suggest women with chronic pain are more likely to use maladaptive coping, correlating with poorer functioning.
- Men with chronic pain tend to employ adaptive coping strategies, associated with better functional outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Evidence supports gender-specific patterns in coping strategies and their impact on functioning in chronic pain.
- Further research is needed to fully elucidate these complex interrelations.
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