Can high pain intensity and catastrophizing interfere with the cognitive performance of women with chronic pain related TMD? A cross-sectional study.

Melissa De Oliveira Melchior Luiza Guilherme Antunes César Bataglion Laís Valencise Magri

Published in: Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB (2023)

High pain intensity and the presence of catastrophic thoughts regarding pain can predict impaired cognitive performance in women with chronic pain-related TMD. Management strategies addressing psychosocial dimensions such as reducing catastrophizing and ensuring complete understanding of the condition are important.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
mental health
physical activity
neuropathic pain
spinal cord
drug induced