Biopsychosocial Mechanisms of Chronic Pain Recovery and Maintenance
Abstract
This study seeks to understand the mechanisms that sustain or resolve chronic pain within a biopsychosocial framework. The objective of the present study is to identify biopsychosocial markers of chronic pain maintenance (Maintained) and recovery/improvement (Improved). Many military service members, veterans, and their family members have chronic pain; which in turn, negatively impacts quality of life, retention, and readiness. Though many studies show how people develop chronic pain, less is known about how people recover from it. To improve chronic pain management, the goal of this study is to understand how emotional, social, and biological factors predict who recovers from chronic pain and who does not. Samples and self-report data of 150 individuals (50 chronic pain maintained, 50 chronic pain improved, 50 controls) will be analyzed to identify biopsychosocial markers that predict chronic pain resolution.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1216550
Entities
People
- Krista Highland
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences