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A Protocol of Manual Tests to Measure Sensation and Pain in Humans
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How to Measure Pain.
Michael Tang1, Kimberson Tanco2
1Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Unit 1414, Houston, TX, 77030, USA. mjtang@mdanderson.org.
Current Oncology Reports
|November 21, 2020
Summary
Effective pain assessment requires defining the pain syndrome and using various tools. Recognizing conditions affecting pain expression and management is key for optimal patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pain management and assessment
- Clinical pain research
Background:
- Pain is a complex symptom with physical and psychosocial origins.
- Chronic pain classification is evolving (e.g., ICD 11 categories).
- The opioid epidemic and cannabis use complicate pain management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review effective pain assessment strategies.
- To highlight factors influencing pain expression and management.
- To emphasize comprehensive approaches to pain management.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on pain assessment.
- Analysis of factors influencing pain syndromes.
- Examination of diagnostic and management tools.
Main Results:
- Effective pain assessment necessitates defining the specific pain syndrome.
- Utilizing diverse assessment tools is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- Recognizing conditions impacting pain expression and management is vital.
- An interdisciplinary approach may improve outcomes for complex pain.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive pain assessment is fundamental for effective management.
- Integrating medical and psychosocial evaluations is essential.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration enhances the care of patients with complex pain behaviors.
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