Table 1 Sample characteristics.
From: Stages of chronicity in fibromyalgia and pain catastrophising: a cross-sectional study
Group A (< 2 years) | Group B (2-4 years) | Group C (> 4 years) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 47.0 (9.8) | 48.3 (11.0) | 50.3 (10.5) |
MPQ | 38.8 (7.9) | 40.2 (8.2) | 40.9 (8.3) |
FIQ | 71.3 (16.4) | 70.8 (16.5) | 73.6 (16.1) |
PCS subscales | |||
Rumination | 10.4 (4.2) | 11.1 (4.1) | 11.0 (4.0) |
Magnification | 6.7 (3.7) | 6.6 (3.1) | 6.6 (3.1) |
Helplessness | 13.8 (6.2) | 15.4 (5.8) | 15.5 (5.6) |
PCS total | 30.9 (14.3) | 33.1 (11.9) | 33.1 (11.6) |