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Symptoms of prolonged grief in chronic pain patients: Results of a cross-sectional study.

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Title: Symptoms of prolonged grief in chronic pain patients: Results of a cross-sectional study.
Authors: Arévalo-Martínez, Alejandro (AUTHOR), Barbosa-Torres, Carlos (AUTHOR), García-Baamonde, María Elena (AUTHOR), Díaz-Muñoz, César Luis (AUTHOR), Moreno-Manso, Juan Manuel (AUTHOR)
Source: Death Studies. 2026, Vol. 50 Issue 7, p1219-1229. 11p.
Subjects: Chronic pain & psychology, Cross-sectional method, Pain measurement, Pearson correlation (Statistics), Psychological distress, Health status indicators, Data analysis, Questionnaires, Fisher exact test, Complicated grief, Anxiety, Psychological adaptation, Descriptive statistics, Mann Whitney U Test, Rehabilitation centers, Quality of life, Case-control method, Statistics, Psychological tests, Data analysis software, Lumbar pain, Mental depression, Regression analysis, Psychosocial factors
Geographic Terms: Spain
Abstract: Chronic pain and prolonged grief disorder (PGD) share emotional, cognitive, and motivational components related to significant loss. This cross-sectional study examines whether individuals with chronic pain present symptoms of PGD and whether time since diagnosis plays a role in psychological deterioration. Thirty patients with chronic primary low back pain (CPLBP) and thirty healthy controls were recruited. The Inventory of Complicated Grief-Revised, the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory-II, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, and the 5-level EQ-5D version were used. The results indicate clinically significant psychological distress and reduced quality of life in CPLBP patients. Furthermore, their psychological profile showed similarities with symptoms of prolonged grief. While time since diagnosis appeared to be linked to greater psychological distress, its effect diminished when considering pain intensity. These findings suggest that grief-related responses may contribute to chronic pain and highlight the need for interventions that address both emotional and physical impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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