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Researchers and clinicians have begun to map the trajectory of pain from acute to persistent states. These outcomes are influenced by a complex interaction of biological, psychological, behavioral, and social components, which can be clustered into intrapersonal factors (factors affecting the level of the individual) and interpersonal factors (factors affecting the interaction between the individual and their environment). These factors influence both pain perception and responses to treatment.
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Pain is a universal phenomenon experienced by most individuals. However, pain sometimes persists beyond a reasonable time during which tissue typically heals following injury. Several researchers have developed and articulated conceptual models to understand how and why for some individuals pain transitions from acute to persistent states.
Fear-Avoidance Models of Pain
Fear-Avoidance Models posit that...
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Coons, M.J. (2013). Pain, Psychosocial Aspects. In: Gellman, M.D., Turner, J.R. (eds) Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1005-9_1158
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