Measuring stigma in chronic pain: Preliminary investigation of instrument psychometrics, correlates, and magnitude of change in a prospective cohort attending interdisciplinary treatment

A recent proposal to update the definition of pain states that “[pain] is a distressing experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage with sensory, emotional, cognitive, and social components.”64 This definition highlights the central role of social processes in the pain experience. Consideration of the social context is crucial to understand patients’ adaptation to chronic pain. Supportive social environments, such as those characterized by empathy and validation, may foster well-being among people with chronic pain.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research