Attention and Working Memory in Female Adolescents With Chronic Pain and Pain-free Female Adolescents

Objectives: Adolescents with chronic pain often report inattention and poor memory. There has been little research on cognitive function in this population. The goal of this preliminary pilot study was to examine differences in cognitive function between adolescents with chronic pain to pain-free adolescents. Materials and Methods: All participants completed baseline assessments of pain, school absences, depression, anxiety, and sleep habits....