Sara Rikken

  Faculty of Health, Medicine & Life Sciences | Bachelor Gezondheidswetenschappen/Health Sciences

Responses of Significant Others and Their Impact on Pain and Quality of Life in Spinal Cord Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Chronic pain affects over 65% of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), significantly reducing their quality of life (QoL). This study investigated whether perceived responses from significant others - negative, solicitous, or distracting - mediate the relationship between pain severity and QoL in 115 individuals with SCI-related chronic pain. This study found that partner responses correlate with increased pain and lower QoL but do not mediate their relationship. This highlights the direct impact of pain on QoL and emphasizes the need for tailored interventions addressing both pain management and partner dynamics.