Bei näherer Beschäftigung mit dem Phänomen Schmerz wird man schnell mit einem
Paradoxon konfrontiert. Betrachtet man den Schmerz unter einem phylogenetischen …

Zunächst wird die Schmerzdenition der Internationalen Gesellschaft zum Studium des
Schmerzes vorgestellt und kritisch diskutiert. Die Charakteristika des akuten und …

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by the presence of diffuse and chronic
musculoskeletal pain of unknown etiology. Clinical diagnosis and the merely palliative …

This study investigated the clinical efficacy of in-and outpatient pain management
programmes in comparison with a control group. Following physical examination and …

This study explores the utility of a pain IAT for the assessment of dysfunctional cognitive
beliefs in chronic pain patients before and after a cognitive behaviour therapy. A patient …

The construct of coping is explored in this paper utilising repertory grid technique with a
small group of non-patients with chronic pain. Nineteen volunteers with low back pain …

Focuses on the development and current status of some of the important instruments used in
coping research. The existing reviews provide conclusions concerning relationships …

“Medically unexplained symptoms”(MUS) refers to chronic physical symptoms without a
clear medical cause, which produce significant levels of distress and functional impairment …

A comprehensive systems model of chronic musculo-skeletal pain is presented. Physical
and mechanical events may impinge directly upon the organism to produce pain. In addition …

Pain is a protective alarm mechanism. Theoretical and empirical evidence suggest that both
perceived body space and self-esteem serve a protective function in individuals. During the …