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Psychological aspects of pain

A Renghi1, P Brustia, D Moniaci

  • 1S.C.D.U. Anestesia I., Medical Faculty, University of West Piedmont, Ospedale Maggiore della Caritá di Novara, Corso Mazzini 18, I-28100 Novara, Italy.

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
|February 24, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI) require comprehensive care beyond just the pathology. Addressing pain involves psychological interventions to modify pain perception and associated behaviors for better patient management.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Pain Management
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Critical limb ischemia (CLI) presents complex challenges for patients, often involving multiple comorbidities and previous unsuccessful interventions.
  • CLI patients frequently navigate a fragmented healthcare system, seeking specialists and alternative therapies.
  • The chronic and severe nature of CLI necessitates a holistic approach to patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of patient-centered care in managing critical limb ischemia (CLI).
  • To highlight the crucial role of psychological interventions in controlling pain perception and associated behaviors in CLI patients.

Main Methods:

  • This study focuses on the comprehensive management of patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI).
  • It advocates for a shift from solely treating the pathology to managing the entire patient.
  • Key methods include integrating pain perception management with psychological support.

Main Results:

  • Effective pain control in CLI requires addressing not only the physical sensation but also the psychological aspects of pain.
  • Psychological participation can alter the perception of pain, its meaning, and associated emotional and behavioral responses.
  • A patient-centered approach is essential for improving outcomes in complex CLI cases.

Conclusions:

  • Managing critical limb ischemia (CLI) demands a holistic strategy that encompasses psychological interventions for pain management.
  • Physicians must adopt a patient-centered approach, considering the multifaceted needs of individuals with CLI.
  • Integrating psychological support alongside traditional pain management can significantly improve the quality of life for CLI patients.

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