"Catastrophization" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Cognitive and emotional processes encompassing magnification of pain-related stimuli, feelings of helplessness, and a generally pessimistic orientation.
| Descriptor ID |
D058443
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.100.575 F01.470.132.225
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| Concept/Terms |
Pain Catastrophizing- Pain Catastrophizing
- Catastrophizing, Pain
- Catastrophizings, Pain
- Pain Catastrophizings
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Catastrophization" by people in Profiles.
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Prevalence and Correlates of Low Pain Interference Among Patients With High Pain Intensity Who Are Prescribed Long-Term Opioid Therapy. J Pain. 2018 09; 19(9):1074-1081.
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Higher Prescription Opioid Dose is Associated With Worse Patient-Reported Pain Outcomes and More Health Care Utilization. J Pain. 2017 04; 18(4):437-445.
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic low back pain: similar effects on mindfulness, catastrophizing, self-efficacy, and acceptance in a randomized controlled trial. Pain. 2016 11; 157(11):2434-2444.
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Optimizing prediction of back pain outcomes. Pain. 2013 Aug; 154(8):1391-401.