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Pain

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   Pain Management Communication from the Patient Perspective

   Pain management discussions between patient and healthcare provider can be a difficult experience for its complexity, emotional influence and sensitivity.

   Pain Management Communication from the Patient Perspective
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   Chronic pain and emotional distress: what is the association?

   Chronic pain – a complex phenomenon – can cause emotional distress which can negatively impact on biological and behavioural reactions, that, in turn, may adversely affect the patient’s mood.

   Chronic pain and emotional distress: what is the association?
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   Pain in paediatric age: the complexity of its assessment

   Pain in paediatric patients is associated with stress and worse medical outcome. Its assessment can be challenging, especially among the youngest (< 4 years old) who have not yet developed the language ability to clearly report and quantify the degree of their pain.

   Pain in paediatric age: the complexity of its assessment