AB069. Type of personality and cancer-related pain in central nervous system (CNS) tumor patients: a cross-sectional study

Although there was no significant relationship, cluster B personality (narcissistic, histrionic, and borderline) was found in a large percentage of CNS tumor patients. Research findings showed that intensity of pain was caused by biological components of pain and may be influenced by the patient's perception of pain itself, not solely due to personality. Therefore, it's important for health workers to pay attention and give optimal management to every patient's pain complaint, and not to ignore or minimize it. Psychiatrists can be involved by giving psychotherapy so that patients can deal with their pain in a more adaptive way.