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2024 Aug 07


Eur J Pain


39113466

Exploring the association between patient-drawn pain diagrams and psychological and physical health variables: A large-scale study of patients with low back pain.

Authors

Harsted S, Chang NHS, Nim C, Young JJ, McNaughton DT, O'Neill S

Abstract

Despite the use of Patient-Drawn Pain Drawings (PDPDs) in clinical settings, their validity as indicators of psychological distress remains debated. We aimed to assess the association between PDPD areas and physical health and psychological variables.