Survive or Thrive? Longitudinal Relation Between Chronic Pain and Well-Being

ConclusionsOur study provides a comprehensive picture of the way chronic pain is associated both with EWB and HWB, in addition to psychological distress. Further, chronic pain may have a lasting influence on EWB, while it may have little predictive value for future HWB and psychological distress. Our study supports well-being ’s relevance to chronic pain research and has the potential to guide prevention strategies and treatment for chronic pain using a positive psychological framework.
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research