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Memory for pain: a review.

Aleda Erskine1, Stephen Morley, Shirley Pearce

  • 1Department of Clinical Psychology, Whittington Hospital, Highgate Hill, London N19 U.K. Department of Psychiatry, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT U.K. Department of Psychology, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT U.K.

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|June 1, 1990
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This review examines memory for pain, finding moderate accuracy in recall is suggested but limited by methodological issues. Acute pain memory appears more accurate than chronic pain memory.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Pain Research
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Memory for pain is a critical aspect of patient experience and clinical assessment.
  • Existing research predominantly focuses on the accuracy of recalling pain intensity.
  • Methodological limitations in current studies hinder definitive conclusions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To qualitatively review the existing literature on memory for pain.
  • To evaluate the accuracy of pain memory recall.
  • To explore potential differences in memory recall between acute and chronic pain.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative literature review of studies on memory for pain.
  • Analysis of research focusing on pain intensity recall accuracy.
  • Examination of evidence comparing acute versus chronic pain memory.

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Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests moderate accuracy in pain memory recall, though this is tentative due to methodological flaws.
  • Recall of acute pain appears more accurate than recall of chronic pain.
  • Potential reasons for the difference in recall accuracy between acute and chronic pain are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Further research on memory for pain requires robust methodological practices from cognitive psychology.
  • An appropriate theoretical framework is essential for advancing the understanding of pain memory.
  • Future studies should address the identified methodological problems to yield more reliable findings.