Impulsivity and Cognitive Biases Related to Pain in Veterans Undergoing Treatment for Chronic Non-Malignant Pain - Takeaways - MDSpire

Impulsivity and Cognitive Biases Related to Pain in Veterans Undergoing Treatment for Chronic Non-Malignant Pain

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  • James M. Bjork

  • Peter J. Norris

  • Zina Trost

  • April 23, 2026

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    Chronic non-malignant pain (CNMP) significantly impacts veterans, leading to increased psychological distress and economic burden.

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    Veterans with CNMP exhibit higher levels of depression, anxiety, and pain-related disability compared to controls without CNMP.

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    The study found no increased motoric impulsivity or attentional capture by pain-related stimuli in veterans with CNMP.

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    Psychological distress correlated positively with motoric impulsivity in tasks involving pain-related visual distractors.

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    Understanding cognitive biases in CNMP may improve acceptance of safer pain management strategies among veterans.

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Impulsivity and Cognitive Biases Related to Pain in Veterans Undergoing Treatment for Chronic Non-Malignant Pain

  • by James M. Bjork, Peter J. Norris, Zina Trost

  • April 23, 2026

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