Extreme catastrophizers have worse outcomes

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Extreme catastrophizers have worse outcomes

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Higher scores on standardized questionnaires and more comorbidities was associated with more catastrophizing in CPP patients. This study highlights the significance of standardized questionnaires, including the PCS, to predict which patients may be extreme catastrophizers and thus subject to worse outcomes. Future studies are needed to look at catastrophization as a potentially modifiable and treatable risk factor
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32668289/
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