The Relationship Between Level of Catastrophizing and Mental Health Comorbidity in Individuals With Whiplash Injuries.
The findings suggest that a score of ≥22 on the PCS should alert clinicians to the possibility that patients might also be experiencing clinically significant symptoms of depression or PTSD. Greater attention to the detection and treatment of mental health conditions associated with whiplash injury might contribute to more positive recovery outcomes.
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