B W Klasen1, J Brüggert, M Hasenbring. 1. Abteilung für Medizinische Psychologie und Medizinische Soziologie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum. bernhard.klasen@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The concurrent occurrence of chronic pain syndromes and depressive symptoms is a commonly observed phenomenon.The aim of the present study was to illuminate the mediating role of specific cognitive pain coping strategies as a connective link between pain and depression. METHODS: A total of 122 chronic and chronic recurrent simple back pain patients were examined in view of the connection between pain, cognitive pain coping strategies, and depression. RESULTS: The results of the path analysis support the assumption of a mediating effect of cognitive coping strategies between pain and depression (GFI = 0.99; AGFI = 0.96). It could be shown, that cognitive coping mediates the link between pain and depression in back pain patients. CONCLUSION: The results give further support for the cognitive mediation hypothesis and enhance it by pointing out the role of specific pain-related cognitive appraisals.
BACKGROUND: The concurrent occurrence of chronic pain syndromes and depressive symptoms is a commonly observed phenomenon.The aim of the present study was to illuminate the mediating role of specific cognitive pain coping strategies as a connective link between pain and depression. METHODS: A total of 122 chronic and chronic recurrent simple back painpatients were examined in view of the connection between pain, cognitive pain coping strategies, and depression. RESULTS: The results of the path analysis support the assumption of a mediating effect of cognitive coping strategies between pain and depression (GFI = 0.99; AGFI = 0.96). It could be shown, that cognitive coping mediates the link between pain and depression in back painpatients. CONCLUSION: The results give further support for the cognitive mediation hypothesis and enhance it by pointing out the role of specific pain-related cognitive appraisals.
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