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Presurgical Psychological Assessments as Correlates of Effectiveness of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain Reduction

Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) is a surgically implanted device for patients with certain types of chronic pain. While some studies show the value of psychological screening of potential SCS candidates, no consensus exists. This single‐site study analyzed the association of SCS success with psychological assessments (e.g., Millon Behavioral Medicine Diagnostic), beliefs regarding SCS efficacy, self‐reported pain and quality of life (QOL) among patients approved for SCS.