reviewClinical Journal of PainJun 6, 2012GREEN OA

Fear-Avoidance Model of Chronic Pain

Ghent University · KU Leuven · +4 more institutions

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Abstract

Objective

The fear-avoidance (FA) model of chronic pain describes how individuals experiencing acute pain may become trapped into a vicious circle of chronic disability and suffering. We propose to extend the FA model by adopting a motivational perspective on chronic pain and disability.

Methods

A narrative review.

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934
total citations
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100%
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Authors

5

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Perspective (graphical)
  • Chronic pain
  • Context (archaeology)
  • Narrative
  • Psychopathology
  • Virtuous circle and vicious circle
  • Psychology
  • Cognitive psychology
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