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Wang T, Wang Q, Li X, Wang C, Wang R, Wang C, Ding H, Qian L, Wan X, Tian X, Hou Z, Liu F, Liu J, Cheng X, Zhang J. A control study on pain characteristics and influencing factors in patients with depressive disorders-based on a 5-year follow-up report from the epidemiological survey of mental disorders in Shandong Province, China. J Affect Disord 2024; 355:290-298. [PMID: 38556095 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.03.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study extends from the 2015 Shandong Province Epidemiological Survey of Mental Disorders in adults aged 18 and above. Over five years, it investigates pain characteristics and influencing factors in individuals with depressive disorders in Shandong Province. METHODS The study encompasses 871 individuals who met DSM-IV criteria for depressive disorders in 2015. Using 1:1:1 matching by gender, age, and residence, 825 non-afflicted individuals were selected as high-risk controls, and 825 screening-negative individuals became low-risk controls. A follow-up study in 2020 involved 1848 participants. Survey tools included a general information questionnaire, General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12), SCID-I/P, Global Pain Scale (GPS), Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ), PSQI, MoCA, and clinical data questionnaire. RESULTS GPS scores in the current depressive group were higher than in non-current depressive group (Z = 14.36, P < 0.01). GPS scores in study group exceeded those in high-risk and low-risk control groups (H = 93.71, P < 0.01). GPS scores in non-remission group were higher than in the remission group (Z = 8.90, P < 0.01). Regression analysis revealed positive correlations between GPS scores and physical illnesses, current depression, incumbency, GHQ-12 total score, and PSQI total score. Negative correlations were observed with QLQ total score and MoCA total score. LIMITATIONS The study could not assess pain during the 2015 survey, limiting controlled pain analysis before and after five years. CONCLUSION Depression sufferers may experience prolonged heightened pain, potentially relieved when depression subsides. Individual pain is influenced by depression, physical illnesses, sleep quality, quality of life, cognitive function, gender, residence, and occupation.
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- Tao Wang
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Mental Health, Jining Medical University, China
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- Shandong Province Hospital of Occupational Diseases, China
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- Shandong Mental Health Center, China
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- Zibo Mental Health Center, China
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- Daizhuang Hospital, Shandong Province, China
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- Linyi Mental Health Center, China
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- The Fourth People's Hospital of Liaocheng, China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, China.
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Schmidt J, Fritz M, Weisbrod M. Relevance of neurocognition in chronic pain syndrome: a systematic and methodical approach. J Clin Exp Neuropsychol 2023; 45:874-889. [PMID: 38406973 DOI: 10.1080/13803395.2024.2314732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Subjective and objective deficits in neurocognitive domains are well-documented in patients with chronic pain. However, neurocognitive deficits have not been investigated consistently. The main objective of this study was to conduct a comprehensive assessment of self-rated and objectively assessed cognitive differences between patients with chronic pain (CP) and healthy controls (HC). METHOD The cognitive functioning of 40 CP and 41 HC was assessed using a standardized computer-based test battery, enabling a comparison of subjective and objective neurocognitive factors. To achieve this, the Vienna Test System (VTS) was utilized, incorporating standardized tests from the Cognitive Basic Assessment Battery (COGBAT) with the advantage of objectivity, reliability, validity, efficiency, utility, and standardization. This approach enables the evaluation of cognitive functioning across all pertinent domains. RESULTS CP reported cognitive deficits in overall performance as well as specific functions, such as attention, memory, and executive functions. Across all neurocognitive domains, CP showed a poorer performance. Affected subdomains of attention were intensity and selectivity of attention. Lower performance was found also in concentration performance, obtaining and overview, visual orientation performance and reactive stress tolerance. Regarding memory, CP performed worse in figural episodic memory and recognition tasks. In addition, CP exhibited poorer performance in mental flexibility, working memory, planning ability, and inhibition as components of executive functioning, when compared to HC. CONCLUSIONS CP expressed subjective cognitive deficits and demonstrated impaired neurocognitive performance.
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- Janna Schmidt
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, SRH Clinic Karlsbad-Langensteinbach, Karlsbad, Germany
- Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, SRH Clinic Karlsbad-Langensteinbach, Karlsbad, Germany
- Department of General Psychiatry, Center of Psychosocial Medicine, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, SRH Clinic Karlsbad-Langensteinbach, Karlsbad, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, SRH Clinic Karlsbad-Langensteinbach, Karlsbad, Germany
- Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, SRH Clinic Karlsbad-Langensteinbach, Karlsbad, Germany
- Department of General Psychiatry, Center of Psychosocial Medicine, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Alcon C, Bergman E, Humphrey J, Patel RM, Wang-Price S. The Relationship between Pain Catastrophizing and Cognitive Function in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Scoping Review. Pain Res Manag 2023; 2023:5851450. [PMID: 37719894 PMCID: PMC10505081 DOI: 10.1155/2023/5851450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Objective Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) poses a considerable threat to physical, mental, and financial health worldwide. Beyond physical difficulties, CMP has a pronounced impact on pain behaviors and cognitive function. The purpose of this scoping review was to examine the relationship between pain catastrophizing (PC) and cognitive function in CMP, identify gaps in the literature, and provide future directions for research on the topic. Methods Search strings were entered in the following databases: PubMed, CINAHL, Nursing and Allied Health, Ovid Emcare, PsycInfo, and Scopus. Data from the included articles were extracted thematically based on diagnostic classification and included author(s), year of publication, country, aim, sample, methods, intervention (if applicable), and key findings. Results 30 articles were included after screening. The studied populations included patients with fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain, and CMP. Two studies were designed to assess the relationship between PC and cognition as the primary aim. The included studies demonstrated variable evidence regarding the relationship between PC and cognition. Only four studies included clinically relevant PC populations (i.e., Pain Catastrophizing Scale score >30), and all found significant correlations. Conclusion Although evidence exists for the relationship between cognitive function and PC, there is a lack of rigorous research to indicate the strength of this relationship and the specific cognitive functions affected. The literature lacks appropriate populations needed to investigate clinically relevant PC and is limited by heterogeneous neuropsychological test batteries. Future research should include populations demonstrating the behaviors being studied, intentional analysis of outcomes, and appropriate cognitive tests.
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- Cory Alcon
- High Point University, Department of Physical Therapy, High Point, NC, USA
- Texas Woman's University, School of Physical Therapy, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Texas Woman's University, School of Physical Therapy, Houston, TX, USA
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- Texas Woman's University, School of Physical Therapy, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Texas Woman's University, School of Physical Therapy, Houston, TX, USA
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- Texas Woman's University, School of Physical Therapy, Dallas, TX, USA
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Dass R, Kalia M, Harris J, Packham T. Understanding the Experience and Impacts of Brain Fog in Chronic Pain: A Scoping Review. Can J Pain 2023; 7:2217865. [PMID: 37441085 PMCID: PMC10334862 DOI: 10.1080/24740527.2023.2217865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Introduction Approximately 15% to 40% of persons with chronic pain as a primary disorder experience brain fog. Prior research has investigated the etiology of "brain fog" in conditions in which pain presents as a key feature (e.g., fibromyalgia). However, it remains understudied in the context of chronic 10 musculoskeletal pain. Following current scoping review guidelines, we obtained stakeholder input from patient and health care professionals (HCPs) to define this phenomenon. Specific aims of this review were to (1) identify factors contributing to brain fog, (2) identify the functional correlates of brain fog and assessments used to measure them, and (3) establish a definition of brain fog that can be employed by researchers and HCPs to advance research and care. Methods A scoping review was conducted using recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology of scoping reviews and the Levac et al methodology. Embase, Cinahl, PsycINFO, and Medline was searched to identify relevant sources. Findings were verified with patient and healthcare professionals. Results We identified four 15 key features of brain fog: perceived variability, subjective cognitive dysfunction, participation limitations, and changes in functional activities. We developed a model of brain fog illustrating the overlapping categories of contributors to brain fog in chronic musculoskeletal pain: (1) neuroanatomical and neurophysiological, (2) mental health/emotional, and (3) environmental/lifestyle. Conclusion The results of this scoping review conclude that the inconsistency in research regarding brain fog in 20 chronic musculoskeletal pain is obstructing a clear understanding of the phenomenon and therefore may be impeding persons with chronic pain and brain fog from receiving optimal care.
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- Ronessa Dass
- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Sciences, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Pontes-Silva A. Fibromyalgia: Are we using the biopsychosocial model? Clin Exp Rheumatol 2023; 22:103235. [PMID: 36414221 DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2022.103235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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- André Pontes-Silva
- Physical Therapy Post-Graduate Program, Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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Schmidt J, Weisbrod M, Fritz M, Aschenbrenner S. Kognition und Kraftfahreignung bei chronischem Schmerzsyndrom. DER NERVENARZT 2022; 94:335-343. [PMID: 36169672 PMCID: PMC10104908 DOI: 10.1007/s00115-022-01387-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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ZusammenfassungKognitive Auffälligkeiten bei Patienten mit chronischen Schmerzen finden in wissenschaftlichen Untersuchungen zunehmend Beachtung. Die Folgen dieser kognitiven Störungen in Bezug auf die Schmerzbewältigung, die Alltagsgestaltung und die Kraftfahreignung werden in der klinischen Praxis jedoch kaum berücksichtigt, obwohl die Hälfte aller Patienten davon betroffen ist. Die vorliegende Arbeit fasst die aktuelle Studienlage zusammen und diskutiert Möglichkeiten der Integration in die klinische und therapeutische Versorgung.
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- J Schmidt
- Abteilung für Klinische Psychologie und Neuropsychologie, SRH Klinikum Karlsbad, Guttmannstr. 1, 76307, Karlsbad-Langensteinbach, Deutschland.
- Medizinische Fakultät Heidelberg der Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Abteilung für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, SRH Klinikum Karlsbad, Karlsbad-Langensteinbach, Deutschland
- Klinik für Allgemeine Psychiatrie, Zentrum für Psychosoziale Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Neurologie, SRH Klinikum Karlsbad, Karlsbad-Langensteinbach, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Klinische Psychologie und Neuropsychologie, SRH Klinikum Karlsbad, Guttmannstr. 1, 76307, Karlsbad-Langensteinbach, Deutschland
- Abteilung für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, SRH Klinikum Karlsbad, Karlsbad-Langensteinbach, Deutschland
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Muñoz Ladrón de Guevara C, Reyes del Paso GA, Fernández Serrano MJ, Montoro CI. Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Cognitive Decline: The Role of Body Mass Index and Clinical Symptoms. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11123404. [PMID: 35743474 PMCID: PMC9224759 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11123404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The high prevalence of obesity and overweight in fibromyalgia (FM) may be an important factor in the well-known cognitive deficits seen in the disorder. This study analyzed the influence of body mass index (BMI) and primary clinical symptoms of FM (pain, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, and depression) on attention, memory, and processing speed in FM. Fifty-two FM patients and thirty-two healthy participants completed cognitive tasks assessing selective, sustained, and divided attention; visuospatial and verbal memory; and information processing speed. Furthermore, they were evaluated in terms of the main clinical symptoms of the disorder. FM patients showed a marked reduction of cognitive performance in terms of selective, sustained, and divided attention; visuospatial memory; and processing speed, but no group differences were observed in verbal memory. BMI negatively affects sustained and selective attention, verbal memory, and processing speed and is the main predictor of performance in these basic cognitive domains. Our findings confirm the presence of cognitive deficits with respect to attention and visual memory, as well as slower processing speed, in FM. Moreover, the results support a role of BMI in the observed cognitive deficits. Interventions increasing physical activity and promoting cognitive stimulation could be useful for strengthening cognitive function in FM patients.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain;
- Correspondence: (C.M.L.d.G.); (C.I.M.)
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Lineweaver TT, Collins AN, Stopa MM, Horth MS, Fishbaugh ME, Haut J, Ferguson L, Klaas P, Lachhwani D, Bingaman W, Busch RM. Mother knows best… or does she? Perceptions of the memory abilities of pediatric patients with epilepsy as reported by patients and their parents across time. Epilepsy Behav 2022; 128:108589. [PMID: 35182849 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2022.108589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE This study compared the self-reported and parent-reported memory of children with epilepsy across time and explored the relationships between these measures of subjective memory and the children's actual performance on objective neuropsychological tests. METHOD One-hundred and nineteen children with epilepsy who were surgical candidates underwent comprehensive neuropsychological testing that included the Everyday Verbal Memory Questionnaire (EVMQ). Each child's parent and 82 of the children themselves completed the appropriate version of this subjective memory measure. After 9 months, the children returned for a second neuropsychological evaluation with 71 parents and 39 children completing the same questionnaire. Approximately one-third of the children in the study underwent surgery between the two evaluations. Standardized regression-based norms were used to quantify change in cognitive abilities across assessments. RESULTS Results revealed significant relationships between parent reports and child reports of the children's memory abilities. Parent reports, but not child reports, correlated with the children's objective test scores at baseline. In contrast, children were more attuned to changes in their memory across time. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrate the importance of considering both parent and child perceptions of everyday cognitive functioning when evaluating cognition and cognitive changes over time in pediatric patients with epilepsy.
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- Tara T Lineweaver
- Department of Psychology, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208, United States.
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- Department of Psychology, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States; Department of Neurology, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States; Epilepsy Center, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States; Epilepsy Center, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States; Department of Neurology, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States; Epilepsy Center, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States
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