A Model of Body Perception Disturbances in Chronic Limb Pain: The Predictive Role of Kinesiophobia, Depersonalization and Symptom Severity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Body Perception Disturbances (BPD) are common in chronic limb pain conditions characterised by negative feelings toward the limb and a reduced sense of agency. Prior research has focused on isolated associations between psychological factors, pain hypersensitivity and BPD. Therefore, an integrated examination of the interconnections between these variables within a theory-driven model is necessary.

Methods

The model hypothesises that pain hypersensitivity (hyperalgesia, allodynia), directly linked with BPD (assessed by the Bath-BPD and Neurobehavioral questionnaires) or indirectly, via symptom severity [assessed by complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) severity score]; coping strategies (depersonalization, kinesiophobia) and psychological symptoms (somatization, d

SUBMITTER: Karpin H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12417787 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature