"Catastrophization" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Cognitive and emotional processes encompassing magnification of pain-related stimuli, feelings of helplessness, and a generally pessimistic orientation.
| Descriptor ID |
D058443
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.100.575 F01.470.132.225
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| Concept/Terms |
Pain Catastrophizing- Pain Catastrophizing
- Catastrophizing, Pain
- Catastrophizings, Pain
- Pain Catastrophizings
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Catastrophization" by people in Profiles.
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Mun CJ, Finan PH, Smith MT, Carroll CP, Smyth JM, Lanzkron SM, Haythornthwaite JA, Campbell CM. A Preliminary Investigation of the Underlying Mechanism Associating Daily Sleep Continuity Disturbance and Prescription Opioid Use Among Individuals With Sickle Cell Disease. Ann Behav Med. 2021 06 02; 55(6):580-591.
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Fillingham YA, Hanson TM, Leinweber KA, Lucas AP, Jevsevar DS. Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Modifiable Risk Factor for Pain Catastrophizing After Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2021 07; 36(7S):S179-S183.
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Patanwala AE, Norwood C, Steiner H, Morrison D, Li M, Walsh K, Martinez M, Baker SE, Snyder EM, Karnes JH. Psychological and Genetic Predictors of Pain Tolerance. Clin Transl Sci. 2019 03; 12(2):189-195.
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Beaudoin FL, Gutman R, Zhai W, Merchant RC, Clark MA, Bollen KA, Hendry P, Kurz MC, Lewandowski C, Pearson C, O'Neil B, Datner E, Mitchell P, Domeier R, McLean SA. Racial differences in presentations and predictors of acute pain after motor vehicle collision. Pain. 2018 Jun; 159(6):1056-1063.
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Finan PH, Carroll CP, Moscou-Jackson G, Martel MO, Campbell CM, Pressman A, Smyth JM, Tremblay JM, Lanzkron SM, Haythornthwaite JA. Daily Opioid Use Fluctuates as a Function of Pain, Catastrophizing, and Affect in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease: An Electronic Daily Diary Analysis. J Pain. 2018 01; 19(1):46-56.
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Mathur VA, Kiley KB, Carroll CP, Edwards RR, Lanzkron S, Haythornthwaite JA, Campbell CM. Disease-Related, Nondisease-Related, and Situational Catastrophizing in Sickle Cell Disease and Its Relationship With Pain. J Pain. 2016 11; 17(11):1227-1236.
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Campbell CM, Moscou-Jackson G, Carroll CP, Kiley K, Haywood C, Lanzkron S, Hand M, Edwards RR, Haythornthwaite JA. An Evaluation of Central Sensitization in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease. J Pain. 2016 05; 17(5):617-27.
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Kaiser RS, Mooreville M, Kannan K. Psychological Interventions for the Management of Chronic Pain: a Review of Current Evidence. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2015 Sep; 19(9):43.