Pain Chronification: What Should a Non-Pain Medicine Specialist Know?
Chronic pain ranks among the most prevalent reasons prompting individuals to seek consultation with their primary care provider, affecting approximately one in five adults in Europe. Nonetheless, effectively managing pain in primary care poses a challenge due to inadequate assessment and reporting. The enduring presence of chronic pain significantly diminishes the quality of life, reduces […]
Altered Interoception And Its Role For The Co-occurrence Of Chronic Primary Pain And Mental Health Problems In Children
The simultaneous presence of chronic primary pain, characterized by persistent or recurring pain lasting more than 3 months in one or more body regions, is linked to notable emotional distress and/or significant impairment in daily functioning in children. This condition, also known as the internalizing cluster, poses a significant health concern. Children with chronic pain […]
Hope Theory: Rainbows in the Mind
C. R. SnyderThe University of Kansas, Lawrence Hope is defined as the perceived capability to derive pathways to desired goals, andmotivate oneself via agency thinking to use those pathways. The adult and child hopescales that are derived from hope theory are described. Hope theory is compared totheories of learned optimism, optimism, self-efficacy, and self-esteem. Higher […]
Ultrasound for Interventional Pain Management
A Procedural Guide with Illustrations” encompassing 362 pages, 27 chapters, and 302 figures. The contributors consist of a diverse group of international pain specialists. This extensive guide, exploring the application of ultrasound in (chronic) pain procedures, is richly adorned with informative illustrations. The initial chapter delves deeply into the principles and physics of ultrasonography. Tailored […]
New Alternative Treatments in Chronic Pain 2023
Managing chronic pain is a significant challenge for physicians due to the intricate nature of pain pathways and varying perceptions among individuals. Traditional treatments often fall short, with drawbacks like side effects and opioid dependence. Emerging strategies, including radiofrequency techniques, regenerative biomaterials, and innovative interventional procedures, offer promising alternatives for effective and safe chronic pain […]
An Enactive Approach To Pain: Beyond The Biopsychosocial Model
We present a new way of understanding pain, integrating ideas from phenomenology and cognitive science. Traditional biomedical and biopsychosocial models oversimplify pain, leading to fragmented views and outdated beliefs. Our 5E framework (Embodied, Embedded, Enacted, Emotive, Extended) offers a fresh perspective, viewing pain as a dynamic, relational process, challenging conventional beliefs about its existence in […]
Pharmacological Management of Cancer Pain: Novel Therapeutics
Patients diagnosed with cancer often experience pain during their treatment course, making it difficult to care for themselves and continue with their activities of daily living. When cancer is found at later stages, the pain can become severe and constant; reducing their quality of life and significantly affecting mental and physical well-being. Despite opioids being […]
Reliability And Responsivity Of Pain Intensity Scales In Individuals With Chronic Pain
Prior research supports the validity and short-term test-retest stability of 4 commonly used scales for assessing pain intensity (Visual Analogue Scale [VAS], 6-point Verbal Rating Scale [VRS-6], Numerical Rating Scale [NRS-11], and Face Pain Scale-Revised [FPS-R]). However, the relative stability and ability of these measures to detect changes in pain intensity over longer time periods […]
Labour Epidural Analgesia Versus Without Labour Epidural Analgesia For Multiparous Women: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
Background: Labor epidural analgesia (LEA) effectively relieves labour pain, but it is still not available consistently for multiparous women in many institutions because of their obviously shortened labour length. Methods: A total of 811 multiprous women were retrospective enrolled and firstly divided into two groups: LEA group or non-LEA group. And then they were divided […]
Pharmacological Management Of Cancer Pain: Novel Therapeutics
Patients undergoing cancer treatment frequently encounter pain, hindering their ability to manage self-care and pursue their daily routines. As cancer progresses to advanced stages, the pain intensifies and persists, profoundly diminishing their quality of life and impacting both mental and physical health. Although opioids are recognized for effectively managing severe pain, concerns about their side […]