Catastrophizing: A Risk Factor For Postsurgical Pain

2004328 citationsJournal Article

Authors

D. Janet Pavlin · University of Washington

Michael Sullivan · Université de Montréal

Peter R. Freund · University of Washington

Kristine Roesen · University of Washington

Abstract

The pattern of findings suggests that high catastrophizing scores may be a risk factor for heightened pain following surgery. Clinical and theoretical implications of the findings are addressed.

Topics & Keywords

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Anesthesia and Pain Management Pain Mechanisms and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Journal of Pain

Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. 83-90

DOI: 10.1097/00002508-200501000-00010

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