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[Expression of pain in rheumatic disease. Exploratory study]
H Carter1, F Delrieu, J M Harrewyn
1Groupe de Travail sur la Douleur en Rhumatologie regroupant les CHU Cochin, Paris.
Revue Du Rhumatisme Et Des Maladies Osteo-Articulaires
|October 1, 1988
Summary
Pain significantly impacts daily life for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lumbosciatica, and bone neoplasia, affecting work, mobility, and social interactions. Older patients struggle more with pain management.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Pain Medicine
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
Context:
- Study conducted across 34 rheumatology departments involving 259 patients.
- Focus on understanding patient perception of pain and its daily life repercussions.
- Identified rheumatoid arthritis, lumbosciatica, and bone neoplasia as primary conditions leading to hospitalization.
Purpose:
- To analyze patient perception of pain and its impact on daily living.
- To investigate the relationship between age and pain coping mechanisms.
- To examine the commonalities and differences in pain vocabulary across various rheumatological conditions.
Summary:
- 75% of patients experience daily pain, with 32% reporting continuous pain.
- Significant repercussions noted in work (63%), walking (81%), leisure (74%), social interactions (42%), and mood (62%).
- Older patients demonstrate reduced ability to cope with pain-induced limitations.
Impact:
- Highlights the pervasive influence of pain on multiple life domains for rheumatology patients.
- Suggests age as a factor influencing pain adaptation and management strategies.
- Reveals common descriptive language for pain experiences despite disease-specific variations.