Adaptation and Vulnerability in Chronic Pain: A Study of Profiles Based on Clinical and Psychological Factors

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Study identifies clinical profiles in chronic pain, showing links between coping strategies and emotional distress.

Two distinct clinical profiles emerged among individuals with chronic pain, impacting their coping strategies and psychological factors.
Cluster 1 participants faced greater functional impairment and emotional distress, linked to lower quality of life and higher hopelessness.
A two-step cluster analysis assessed 251 adults with chronic pain, revealing significant differences in profile characteristics.
Findings indicate a strong interplay between medical and psychological aspects in chronic pain adaptation and evolution.

Mora-Ascó et al. (2025) studied this question.

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