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Research Article

Examining the roles of depression, pain catastrophizing, and self-efficacy in quality of life changes following chronic pain treatment

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Article: 2156330 | Received 21 Mar 2022, Accepted 05 Dec 2022, Published online: 17 Feb 2023

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