The Relationship between Online Information-seeking Behavior and Pain Catastrophizing : A Qualitative Study in Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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  • インターネット上の情報収集と痛みの破局的思考の関連
  • インターネット上の情報収集と痛みの破局的思考の関連 : CRPS患者を対象とした質的研究
  • インターネット ジョウ ノ ジョウホウ シュウシュウ ト イタミ ノ ハキョクテキ シコウ ノ カンレン : CRPS カンジャ オ タイショウ ト シタ シツテキ ケンキュウ
  • ―CRPS患者を対象とした質的研究―

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<p>Background : Methods of treatment for patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) have not been established, and therefore psychological support is an essential dimension for improving their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to reveal how pain catastrophizing influences online information-seeking behavior when they gain medical information.</p><p>Method : Semi-structured interviews of 4 patients with CRPS (age of range : 29-46, female : 3, non-binary : 1) were conducted to clarify the psychological process related to pain catastrophizing during information gathering.</p><p>Results : The results of analysis by SCAT (Steps for Cording and Theorization) and data organization of pain acceptance processes and pain catastrophization during online information-seeking showed that the data were classified into 3 categories of rumination and 1 category of magnification. Remarks related to helplessness were not identified. Given that the characteristic psychological processes during online information-seeking behavior were rumination and magnification, it is important to note that an interaction between the two can lead to a vicious cycle of addiction.</p><p>Conclusion : Reducing the pain catastrophic degree and having social support during online information-seeking will help patients be objective while consuming pain-related information online without pain catastrophizing. Thus, patients with CRPS might break the cycle of online information-seeking that can be both negative and addictive.</p>

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