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
physical activity
postoperative pain