Acknowledgment of Trauma Is Associated with Symptom Complexity Among Individuals with Chronic Pain

Poster Session VI

Saturday May 24, 2025 (10:30 - 11:30 ET)
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Abstract: We explored the association between acknowledgment of trauma or abuse and chronic pain phenotype.  Individuals with chronic pain and a history of trauma or abuse completed a cross-sectional survey.  Findings suggest that acknowledgment of trauma or abuse exposure was associated with worse social, psychological, and physical symptoms.