Search for dissertations about: "pain-related fear"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words pain-related fear.

2. 1. Vulvodynia : Understanding the Role of Pain-related Behavior

   Author : Linnéa Engman; Ida Flink; Steven J. Linton; Johanna Ekdahl; Sophie Bergeron; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Vulvodynia; PVD; Pain-related behavior; Avoidance behavior; Endurance behavior; Pain catastrophizing; Cognitive behavioral therapy;

   Abstract : Over the last decades, psychological mechanisms have been identified as key in the understanding of pain development and maintenance of vulvodynia. Furthermore, psychological treatments in the form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have proven helpful for those suffering. READ MORE

4. 2. Fear and avoidance in the development of a persistent musculoskeletal pain problem : implications for secondary prevention

   Author : Katja Boersma; Steven Linton; Johan Vlaeyen; Geert Crombez; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; pain-related fear; fear-avoidance model; back pain; disability; development; exposure; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : This dissertation focused on the role of fear and avoidance in the development of a persistent back pain problem. The first aim of this dissertation was to study when and how cognitive, affective and behavioral factors influence one another in the development of persistent pain and disability. READ MORE

5. 3. Pain-related fear and movement : implications for physiotherapy and public health

   Author : Nina Buer; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Absenteeism; catastrophizing; chronic pain; fear-avoidance beliefs; fractures; general population; low back pain; risk factors; prospective study; psychosocial factors;

   Abstract : Long-term musculoskeletal pain is a large public health problem with serious consequences both for the individual and society. Fear-avoidance beliefs and catastrophizing are powerful cognitions in the process of developing chronic pain problems. Fear-avoidance refers to the avoidance of movement or activities based on fear. READ MORE

6. 4. A Behavioural Medicine Perspective on Acute Whiplash Associated Disorders : Daily Coping, Prognostic Factors and Tailored Treatment

   Author : Annika Bring; Anne Söderlund; Pernilla Åsenlöf; Mats Lekander; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Behavioural medicine; Acute whiplash associated disorders; Daily coping; Prognostic factors; Tailored treatment; Pain-related disability; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to study the daily process of coping, potential prognostic factors for recovery and evaluating an individually tailored behavioural medicine intervention in the acute stage of Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD). The studies comprised three samples of patients with acute Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD). READ MORE

7. 5. Pain related aspects of neck muscle performance, functioning and psychosocial factors in individuals with cervical radiculopathy

   Author : Marie Halvorsen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : activity limitations;

   Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of the work presented in this thesis was to describe and explore pain-related aspects of neck muscle performance, functioning and psychosocial factors in individuals with cervical radiculopathy (CR). Methods: Participants were 157 patients with CR. Also Study II included 33 asymptomatic age-and gender-matched controls. READ MORE