The journal of pain : official journal of the American Pain Society
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Review Meta Analysis
The Relationship Between Pain and Interoception: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Interoception refers to the ability to sense internal bodily sensations. Research suggests that dysfunctions in interoception may be implicated in the transition to chronic pain, however, little work has examined interoceptive ability in pain states. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to assess whether interoception is altered in individuals experiencing pain. ⋯ This review was registered on the PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (Registration ID = CRD42022318843). PERSPECTIVE: This review considered the relationship between interoception and pain and found that an individual's ability to accurately sense internal signals is decreased in those with chronic pain, despite them reporting being more aware of internal sensations. However, there remains little research examining interoception in non-chronic pain states.