Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
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Perceived injustice at work predicts coronary heart disease. Vagal dysregulation represents a potential psychobiological pathway. ⋯ Both dimensions of organizational injustice were associated with lowered HRV among white-collar workers. The impact of justice and possibly its association with health seems to differ by occupational groups.
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Psychological factors have a significant role in post-surgical pain, and their study can inform pain management. ⋯ Findings highlight the relevance of psychological predictors for both surgeries and the value of targeting specific psychological factors by surgery type in order to effectively manage acute post-surgical pain.