Prior therapeutic experiences and treatment expectations are differentially associated with pain-related disability in individuals with chronic pain.

ABSTRACT: Many individuals suffering from chronic pain do not benefit sufficiently from treatment. Prior treatment experiences and treatment expectations play a significant role in perceived symptom severity and treatment-related outcomes in many chronic diseases. Their role in chronic pain, however, remains underexplored. Therefore, the present study investigated the role of treatment experiences and treatment expectations for pain-related disability in individuals suffering from chronic pain. Participants suffering from chronic pain who were receiving treatment (pharmacotherapy, physiotherapy, and/or psychotherapy) completed questionnaires as part of an online survey. Prior improvement, worsening, and side effect experiences and their relation with treatment expectations were assessed with the gen

SUBMITTER: Zerth SF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12033340 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature