Brain changes associated with cognitive and emotional factors in chronic pain: A systematic review

2017331 citationsReviewbronze Open Access

Authors

Anneleen Malfliet · Ghent University

Iris Coppieters · Pain in Motion

Paul van Wilgen · Transcare

Jeroen Kregel · Ghent University

Robby De Pauw · Ghent University

Mieke Dolphens · Ghent University

Kelly Ickmans · Antwerp University Hospital

Abstract

This review shows that maladaptive cognitive and emotional factors are associated with several brain regions involved in chronic pain. Targeting these factors in these patients might normalize specific brain alterations.

Topics & Keywords

Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Pain Management and Placebo Effect

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Pain

Volume 21, Issue 5, pp. 769-786

DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1003

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 11.38

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Brain changes associated with cognitive and emotional factors in chronic pain: A systematic review

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