Archives of gerontology and geriatrics
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Arch Gerontol Geriatr · Aug 2020
Is pain catastrophizing associated with poor mobility performance and falls in older adults?
Pain catastrophizing has been associated with pain intensity and mobility limitations in adults, and may be associated with mobility problems among older adults with chronic pain. This study examined the associations between pain catastrophizing and pain characteristics, and physical performance in older people. ⋯ Although pain catastrophizing is prevalent in older adults with chronic pain, it was not associated with mobility or falls in older people. Further research is needed to determine possible long-term effects of pain catastrophizing on chronic pain and functioning in older adults.