Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Increased Pain Conditions, Sites in Chronic Pain
A greater number of pain sites and comorbid chronic pain conditions in chronic pain were found to be associated with several sociodemographic factors.
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Associations Between Migraine and Psychiatric Comorbidities, Implications for Treatment
There may be a bidirectional association between migraine and some comorbid psychiatric disorders.
App-Delivered Progressive Muscle Relaxation Widely Adopted for Migraine Prophylaxis
A smartphone application providing a progressive muscle relaxation intervention was adopted by approximately half of patients with migraine introduced to this option.
Factors Associated With Recovery From Suicidal Ideation in Chronic Pain
Nearly two-thirds of Canadian patients with chronic pain who had contemplated suicide at some point reported being free from suicidal ideation over the past year.
Anxiety Sensitivity: A Potential Treatment Target for Opioid Misuse in Chronic Pain
Anxiety sensitivity may represent an additional treatment target in patients with chronic pain who misuse opioid medications.
Parental Attitudes May Worsen Symptoms in Children With Primary Headaches
Parental attitudes, particularly maternal ones, may increase symptoms of depression and anxiety in children with episodic or chronic migraine or tension-type headache.
Comorbid Depression, Anxiety May Increase Healthcare Utilization in Low Back Pain
Patients with low back pain and comorbid depression or anxiety may have greater healthcare utilization.
Work Group Recommendations on Outcome Measures in Clinical Studies on Musculoskeletal Pain
A work group appointed by the Veterans Health Administration recommends the use of 2 scales with 8 items as core outcome measures to assess pain intensity and interference in studies examining chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Psychological Comorbidities in Chronic Pelvic Pain
Those with chronic pelvic pain often have comorbid psychological syndromes, such as depression, anxiety, and catastrophizing.
Anxiety and Depression May Affect Treatment Outcomes for Chronic Low Back Pain
The presence of anxiety and depression in individuals with chronic low back pain may be associated with higher pain severity and disability.
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