Optimism, pain coping strategies and pain intensity among women with rheumatoid arthritis

Objectives: According to the biopsychosocial model of pain, it is a multidimensional phenomenon, which comprises physiological (sensation-related factors), psychological (affective) and social (socio-economic status, social support) factors. Researchers have mainly focused on phenomena increasing t...

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Main Authors: Zuzanna Kwissa-Gajewska, Marzena Olesińska, Anna Tomkiewicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2014-07-01
Series:Rheumatology
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Online Access:http://www.termedia.pl/Optimism-pain-coping-strategies-and-pain-intensity-among-women-with-rheumatoid-arthritis,18,23169,1,1.html