Affective temperament profiles in patients with herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: a comparative analysis using TEMPS-A scale
Distinct affective temperament profiles differentiate acute HZ from chronic PHN patients, suggesting temperamental factors may influence pain persistence and psychological outcomes. These findings support incorporating temperament assessment into clinical evaluation for risk stratification and personalized pain management strategies.
Authors
- Elif Göksu Yiğit Tekkanat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8946-2302)
- Ümit Akkemik
Institutions
- Eskişehir Osmangazi University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1741836
- Primary Topic
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00