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Longitudinal Associations Between Anxiety, Pain Catastrophizing, And Treatment Outcomes In Complex Pediatric Chronic Pain, Susan Tran

Theses and Dissertations

Anxiety and pain catastrophizing have been identified as factors that may predispose an individual to developing chronic pain and influence functional outcomes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the longitudinal associations of anxiety and pain catastrophizing with functional outcomes in a sample of youth seeking treatment for chronic pain. The current study aimed to expand upon recent literature by examining the relative contributions of both anxiety and pain catastrophizing to important functional outcomes (pain, functional disability, and health-related quality of life [HRQOL]) in a longitudinal design.

Participants included 725 youth (69% females, 75% Caucasian) ranging in age from …

Longitudinal Associations Between Child And Parent Health-Related Quality Of Life In Families Receiving Treatment For Pediatric Chronic Pain, Gustavo Ramos Medrano

Theses and Dissertations

Pediatric chronic pain has been shown to be a relatively common condition with negative physical and psychological effects for the patient. In addition, parents and families with a child dealing with chronic pain are often also affected by the child's experiences of pain. Accordingly, several theoretical frameworks stipulate that a child's parents and family play a critical a role in how a child functions with chronic pain. While cognitive-behavioral therapies for children with chronic pain have been shown to be effective in reducing pain experiences, researchers have noted limitations in these treatment studies. Among the limitations are the lack of …