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Personality in Chronic Headache: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Sara Bottiroli1,2, Alessia Renzi3, Elena Ballante4,5
1Giustino Fortunato University, Benevento, Italy.
Pain Research & Management
|September 6, 2023
Summary
Chronic headache patients exhibit a "neurotic profile," with higher levels of anxiety, depression, and pain catastrophizing compared to healthy individuals. These personality traits are crucial for understanding and treating chronic headache disorders.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Medical Research
Background:
- Chronic headache (CH) impacts multiple life domains.
- Personality traits are implicated in CH development and management.
- Understanding these traits is key for effective interventions.
Conclusions:
- Findings suggest a
- neurotic profile
- in chronic headache sufferers.
- Identifying key personality traits aids in developing targeted psychological interventions for headache disorders.
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