introduction: this study investigated the effects of pain on life. methods: participants were 585 individuals had chronic pain on leg, back, hands, neck and shoulders. the assessment measures used were the west haven-yale multidimensional pain inventory (whympi). results: the results indicated that cronic pain effected life of patients. discussion: this effects should be in mind in treatment an...

In 1996, 738 BUMC clinicians, representing 8 disciplines and >24 specialties, were surveyed using the Clinician Survey and Institutional Needs Assessment. This survey was developed by the Education Development Center, Inc., and distributed to 50 participating health care institutions in 21 states as part of the Mayday Pain Management Project. The BUMC findings revealed a gap between clinician k...

BACKGROUND Chronic pain has become a major health problem across the world, especially in older adults. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of medical interventions is modest. Some have argued that assessment strategies should be improved if the impact of medical interventions is to be improved. Ecological momentary assessment using smartphones is now considered the gold standard in monitoring in ...

PURPOSE Our objectives are to present a conceptual model of the pain assessment process in persons with dementia and discuss methods for validating our model within this population. DESIGN AND METHODS This conceptual work is based on an integrative review and current pain theory, pain assessment research in demented and nondemented populations, and research on the science of self-report. RE...

BACKGROUND The purpose of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is to make the best possible summary of the evidence regarding specific health interventions in order to influence health care and policy decisions. The need for decision makers to find relevant HTA data when it is needed is a barrier to its usefulness. These barriers are highest in rural areas and amongst isolated practitioners. ME...

BACKGROUND Pain in children with rheumatic conditions such as arthritis is common. However, there is currently no standardized method for the assessment of this pain in children presenting to pediatric rheumatologists. A more consistent and comprehensive approach is needed to effectively assess, treat and monitor pain outcomes in the pediatric rheumatology population. The objectives of this stu...