Stress Characteristics and Their Associations With Pain Intensity: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study
This study advances understanding of stress-pain dynamics by applying the integrative STUN framework to chronic low back pain. Findings reveal that perceived lack of control amplifies pain, whereas novel experiences reduce it. By identifying specific stress characteristics influencing pain variability, this work highlights innovative intervention targets, emphasising the potential of fostering novelty and re-evaluating control perceptions in chronic pain management.
Authors
- Élise Develay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7265-0557)
- Sonia J. Lupien
- Lise Dassieu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6311-3681)
- Karen Ghoussoub (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3668-7294)
- Mathieu Roy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6631-5660)
- Mael Gagnon-Mailhot
- Pierre Rainville
- M Gabrielle Pagé
Institutions
- Université du Québec à Montréal (CA)
- Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal (CA)
- Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CA)
- Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (CA)
- McGill University (CA)
- Université de Montréal (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Pain
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.70240
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00