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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-04-01
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Series: | BMC Anesthesiology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-024-02496-8 |