Combat injury, pain, and mental health outcomes in US Army service members

Combat injury is associated with greater odds of pain interference, pain catastrophizing, PTSD, and MDE compared to other sources of pain in a cohort of US service members. Efforts to address pain-related factors following combat injury may mitigate the risk of subsequent chronic pain and mental health disorders.

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Journal
Psychological Medicine
Published
2026-01-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1017/s0033291726103584
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
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Combat injury, pain, and mental health outcomes in US Army service members

Psychological Medicine
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
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Combat injury, pain, and mental health outcomes in US Army service members

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Abstract

Combat injury is associated with greater odds of pain interference, pain catastrophizing, PTSD, and MDE compared to other sources of pain in a cohort of US service members. Efforts to address pain-related factors following combat injury may mitigate the risk of subsequent chronic pain and mental health disorders.

Psychological MedicineVol. 56
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 15%
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
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