[Expressing the body to understand pain]

Area of Science:

• Pain Management
• Psychology
• Nursing Care

Background:

• Nurses are integral to pain treatment, including evaluation, data collection, and administering therapies.
• Chronic pain is frequently linked to a patient's life history, depression, and anxiety.
• Multidisciplinary teams are essential for comprehensive pain management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the role of nurses and clinical psychologists in managing chronic pain.
• To illustrate how encouraging patient self-expression can yield psychotherapeutic effects.
• To present a clinical case demonstrating the integration of psychological support in pain treatment.

Main Methods:

• Review of nursing responsibilities in pain management.
• Description of clinical psychologist's role in facilitating patient expression.
• Case study presentation of a patient with chronic pain.

Main Results:

• Nurses provide comprehensive pain assessment and treatment, recognizing psychosocial factors.
• Clinical psychologists aid patients in expressing their experiences, fostering therapeutic outcomes.
• The case study demonstrates the positive impact of integrated psychological support on pain management.

Conclusions:

• The collaborative approach involving nurses and clinical psychologists is crucial for effective chronic pain management.
• Facilitating patient expression is a valuable psychotherapeutic tool in pain treatment.
• Integrating psychological interventions enhances the holistic care of patients with chronic pain.