Clinician-patient movement synchrony mediates social group effects on interpersonal trust and perceived pain

Pain is a primary reason patients seek medical care and is a feature of a large number of clinical disorders. Pain is also an unfortunate consequence of many medical procedures that can become chronic and debilitating 65,98,99,117. Pain in post-operative and other contexts is associated with poor mental health, disability, and costs in work productivity and family relationships 2,3,7,18,25,51,105,142,145. Prevention and effective relief of acute pain may improve clinical outcomes, avoid clinical complications, save healthcare resources, and improve quality of life 36.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research