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ArticleHong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao2021

Cross-cultural adaptation of the Pain Catastrophizing Scale in Greek clinical population.

Anna Christakou

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Article in Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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  2. Comparison of the short-term effects of Mulligan and Maitland mobilisation techniques combined with home-based exercise for non-specific neck pain: A randomised controlled trial.Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao · 2026
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  7. Validation of pain catastrophizing scale on breast cancer survivor.Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain · 2022
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Anna ChristakouDepartment of Physiotherapy, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece.

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Abstract

backgroundCatastrophizing is an important psychological construct in mediating the behavioral response toward pain.

objectiveThe purpose of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) in Greek clinical population.

methodsThe scale was administered in 376 patients with chronic cervical and lumbar pain. Test-retest reliability, internal consistency (Cronbach

resultsThe PCS factors suggested high levels of test-retest reliability, whereas Cronbachs'

conclusionPCS seems to be a reliable and valid instrument in Greek patients with chronic cervical and lumbar pain.

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chronic musculoskeletal painGreek patientsReliabilityvalidity

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PMID34177197
PMCPMC8221984

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