Brain Activation of Unpleasant Emotions Increases Catastrophizing in Patients with Chronic Pain

Catastrophic thinking among patients with chronic pain impairs their quality of life and increases anxiety levels. Further, severe pain causes high emotional brain sensitivity and unpleasant feelings. However, the effects of emotional changes on catastrophic thinking in patients with chronic pain remain unclear.

Source: Pain Management Nursing - February 12, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Kazuhiro Kimpara, Shinichi Arizono, Takako Tanaka, Taeko Kimpara, Kazuhiro Terada, Shohei Ohgi Tags: Original Research Source Type: research