Biopsychosocial perspective on a mechanisms-based approach to assessment and treatment of pain following spinal cord injury

This article applies a biopsychosocial perspective to a mechanisms-based approach to the assessment and treatment of the heterogeneous and persistent pain conditions associated with spinal cord injury (SCI). This article presents an overview of the types of pains experienced after SCI and some of th...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of rehabilitation research and development 2009, Vol.46 (1), p.1-12
Main Authors: Widerström-Noga, Eva G, Finnerup, Nanna B, Siddall, Philip J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Animals
Brain
Care and treatment
Chronic Disease
Humans
Integrated approach
Pain
Pain - etiology
Pain - physiopathology
Pain - psychology
Pain Management
Pain Measurement
Quality of life
Spinal cord injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries - complications
Studies
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:This article applies a biopsychosocial perspective to a mechanisms-based approach to the assessment and treatment of the heterogeneous and persistent pain conditions associated with spinal cord injury (SCI). This article presents an overview of the types of pains experienced after SCI and some of the research on the mechanisms, diagnostic issues, and psychosocial factors relevant for the development of treatments targeting specific underlying mechanisms of pain. This review also discusses several diagnostic challenges of determining the underlying causes of pain in each individual patient.
ISSN:0748-7711
1938-1352
DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2008.03.0038