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  • Rheumatology
  • Behavioral Medicine

Background:

  • Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain and significant functional impairment.
  • Psychological factors, such as mindfulness and pain catastrophizing, are increasingly recognized as important in managing chronic pain conditions.
  • Understanding the interplay of these factors is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of mindfulness and pain catastrophizing on patient-reported functioning in individuals with fibromyalgia.
  • To explore the mediating role of pain catastrophizing in the relationship between pain intensity and functional outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 107 patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
  • Self-report measures assessed pain severity, functioning, symptom impact, mindfulness levels, and pain catastrophizing.
  • Statistical analyses included linear regression and bootstrapping mediation.

Main Results:

  • Higher pain intensity was associated with increased pain catastrophizing and greater impact on functioning.
  • Pain intensity, catastrophizing, and mindfulness were all significant predictors of functioning in fibromyalgia.
  • Pain catastrophizing partially mediated the relationship between pain intensity and functional outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Lower mindfulness and higher pain catastrophizing levels are linked to poorer functioning in fibromyalgia patients.
  • Pain catastrophizing is a key psychological factor contributing to reduced functioning, particularly in women with fibromyalgia.
  • Interventions aimed at reducing pain catastrophizing, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, hold promise for improving functional outcomes.