What role do biases in the interpretation of ambiguous somatosensory stimuli in patients with chronic pain play in the maintenance of chronic pain?
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Southampton
Department Name: Sch of Psychology
Abstract
The planned research will investigate the role biased interpretation of ambiguous somatosensory stimuli has in the maintenance of chronic pain in patients with CP, and whether their modification offers pain relief. Quantitative sensory testing (QST) techniques will be used to assess whether innocuous somatosensory stimuli of differing intensities (e.g., heat, pressure, vibration, electrical sensations) are perceived as unpleasant or painful in those with CP relative to pain-free controls, and also whether the thresholds at which these perceptions occur also differ. The PRL has dedicated space in the Department of Psychology and state-of the art QST equipment.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Christina Liossi (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Philippa Broadbent (Student) |
| Description | South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) Research Methods Festival |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | I was involved in the organisation of a 2-day, student-led research methods festival funded by the SCDTP, which was attended by approximately 40 SCDTP postgraduate students. This festival included presentations and workshops on a variety of research methods, prompting students to discuss and critique the research methods used in their own research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |