Chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder – a systematic review

Abstract

[eng]The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the most recent body of research regarding the comorbid condition of chronic pain (CP) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To meet this end, ten selected studies were systematically reviewed. Theoretical components and the findings of the studies were then synthesized into a more holistic framework in order to make the attempt to understand the complexity of overlapping CP and PTSD. This paper concludes with an outlook for further research to address the emotional dimensions of anger, impulsivity, and aggression in PTSD and CP.