Papers of the Week

Psychological constructs related to the fear-avoidance model such as fear of movement, pain catastrophizing, and affective distress have been found to be inter-related among patients with chronic pain. However, relationships of these constructs have mostly been examined using regression-based analyses. This cross-sectional study employs a novel analytical approach, network analysis, to illustrate the complex interplays among these variables as well as pain intensity and pain interference.