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How adolescents describe pain.

M C Savedra1, M D Tesler, J D Ward

  • 1Department of Family Health Care Nursing, University of California, San Francisco 94143.

Journal of Adolescent Health Care : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Adolescents can effectively describe their pain experiences, including associated feelings and coping strategies. This research highlights the connection between adolescent pain, mental anguish, trauma, and pathology.

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Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Pain Management
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Understanding adolescent pain experiences is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Previous research has not fully explored how adolescents articulate their pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how adolescents (13-17 years) describe their subjective experience of pain.
  • To identify the emotional and psychological correlates of pain in adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • A convenience sample of 156 adolescents was recruited from schools and hospitals.
  • Investigator-developed questionnaires were used to gather data on pain description, feelings, and coping strategies.

Main Results:

  • Adolescents demonstrated a clear ability to describe their pain.

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  • Key findings indicate pain is linked to mental anguish, trauma, and underlying pathology.
  • Adolescents reported various strategies that help manage their pain.

    • Conclusions:

    • Adolescents possess a sophisticated understanding of their pain experiences.
    • Pain in adolescents is a complex phenomenon involving psychological and physiological factors.
    • Further research should explore the interplay between pain, mental health, and trauma in this age group.