Sex differences in pain catastrophizing and its relation to the transition from acute pain to chronic pain

Sex differences in pain catastrophizing and its relation to the transition from acute pain to chronic pain

Abstract Background and importance Differences exist between sexes in pain and pain-related outcomes, such as development of chronic pain. Previous studies suggested a higher risk for pain chronification in female patients. Furthermore, pain catastrophizing is an important risk factor for chronifica...

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Main Authors: Linh H.L. Le, Vanessa A.V. Brown, Sander Mol, Kaoutar Azijli, Martijn M. Kuijper, Leonie Becker, Seppe S.H.A. Koopman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Pain chronification
Pain catastrophizing
Differences between sexes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-024-02496-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-024-02496-8

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