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Social functioning in chronic pain patients.

G Goldsmith1, N Krause, R Rosenblatt

  • 1Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle.

Family Practice Research Journal
|January 1, 1986
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Treatment outcomes for chronic pain significantly improve social functioning, including marital satisfaction and desire for recreational activities. This highlights the importance of considering social well-being in pain management.

Area of Science:

  • Pain Medicine
  • Social Psychology
  • Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Limited research exists on how chronic pain treatment outcomes influence social functioning.
  • Previous studies focused on illness effects during treatment, not post-treatment social impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of chronic pain treatment outcomes on social functioning.
  • To determine if favorable treatment results correlate with improved social well-being.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted within a pain clinic setting.
  • The research examined the relationship between treatment success and social functioning metrics.

Main Results:

  • A positive treatment outcome was linked to greater marital satisfaction.

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  • Favorable results also correlated with increased sexual desire.
  • Improved desire and ability for recreational activities were observed with better outcomes.

    • Conclusions:

    • Chronic pain treatment success positively impacts social functioning.
    • Findings suggest family practitioners should assess social well-being post-treatment.
    • Improving social functioning is a key aspect of comprehensive chronic pain management.