Commentary on “The role of psychological flexibility, perceived injustice, and body‐image in Vulvodynia: a longitudinal study" by Chisari et al.

Abstract

This journal recently published a paper by Chisari et al., entitled “The role of psychological flexibility, perceived injustice, and body-image in Vulvodynia: a longitudinal study” (Chisari, Budhraja, et al., 2021). The study found that committed action positively predicted depression at 3 months and pain acceptance positively predicted pain interference at 3 months. Neither present moment awareness, perceived injustice, nor body exposure anxiety and avoidance during sexual activities were significant predictors of any outcome measures. Research into psychological factors in vulvodynia is lacking (Chisari, Monajemi, Scott, Moss-Morris, & McCracken, 2021), and exploration of the psychological flexibility (PF) model is a novel idea. Given that the PF model is a newer concept in the wider pain field, it is important to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the model in its application to women with vulvodynia.

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