Abstract
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a disabling pain condition poorly understood by medical professionals. Because CRPS
is particularly enigmatic, and has significant impact on patient function, researchers have examined psychological processes
present among patients with this diagnosis. This systematic review examines psychosocial factors associated with CRPS, both
predictors and sequelae. Our conclusions are that CRPS is associated with negative outcomes, both psychological (e.g., increased
depression and anxiety) and psychosocial (e.g., reduced quality of life, impaired occupational function) in nature. However,
research does not reveal support for specific personality or psychopathology predictors of the condition.
is particularly enigmatic, and has significant impact on patient function, researchers have examined psychological processes
present among patients with this diagnosis. This systematic review examines psychosocial factors associated with CRPS, both
predictors and sequelae. Our conclusions are that CRPS is associated with negative outcomes, both psychological (e.g., increased
depression and anxiety) and psychosocial (e.g., reduced quality of life, impaired occupational function) in nature. However,
research does not reveal support for specific personality or psychopathology predictors of the condition.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-8
- DOI 10.1007/s10880-012-9322-3
- Authors
- Jessica A. Lohnberg, Psychology Service, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, (116B), 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA, USA
- Elizabeth M. Altmaier, Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
- Journal Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
- Online ISSN 1573-3572
- Print ISSN 1068-9583