Pain catastrophizing (PC), defined as an exaggerated negative cognitive-affective
orientation toward pain, is one of the strongest psychological predictors of pain outcomes …

Background Although it has been suggested that the different cultural and social
environments between countries contribute to variations in pain catastrophizing (PC), an …

Objectives: To determine the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a computer-based
positive psychology intervention in individuals with a physical disability and chronic pain …

Introduction Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is widely performed as treatment of morbid
obesity. Long-term weight loss, effects on co-morbidities, and quality of life after RYGB have …

Background Pain relief is likely to be the most important long-term outcome for patients
undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, research indicates that persistent pain …

Background Neck pain is associated with several alterations in neck motion and motor
control. Previous studies have investigated single constructs of neck motor control, while few …

Background Perioperative education should be improved to decrease unfavourable
outcomes after lumbar surgery. This trial aimed to compare effectiveness in terms of pain …

Purpose Pain catastrophizing often has been measured using the Pain Catastrophizing
Scale (PCS). Studies of the PCS nearly consistently support its three-factor structure (ie …

Objectives Exercise therapy is recommended for low back pain (LBP) although the
immediate effects on pain are highly variable. In 96 individuals with LBP this cross‐sectional …

BACKGROUND The Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), a widely used tool to assess
catastrophizing related to spinal disorders, shows valid psychometric properties in general …