Psychology of Pain (Paperback)

Pain is a personal experience, which everyone encounters at some time, that for some unfortunate individuals becomes a permanent factor in their quality of life and clinical treatment. This is the first book to provide a comprehensive, integrated and accessible account of the experience of pain and its implications. It was written for psychologists, doctors, therapists, counsellors, and nurses in both academic and treatment settings. The experience of pain is examined at all stages from first symptoms of pain and how they relate to personal, social and cultural beliefs and attitudes, through the consultation and treatment process, personal coping, and the effects of pain on patient and carers. At every stage the discussion is based on relevant psychological concepts and a review of the latest research. The book provides an integrated, multidisciplinary account of cognitive, biological and social aspects of pain. An emphasis on social psychological processes leads to a new model of pain that will enlighten both teaching and treatment and guide further research. Accounts of pain often deal with specific, specialised aspects but many students and healthcare professionals need a wider, more person-centred understanding of pain, and will find this book a valuable resource and guide to the experience of pain and its implications for treatment and coping.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 1995
First published:	November 1995
Authors:	SM Skevington
Dimensions:	228 x 165 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	360
ISBN-13:	978-0-471-95773-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Cognition & cognitive psychology > General Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Anaesthetics > Pain & pain management Promotions
LSN:	0-471-95773-9
Barcode:	9780471957737

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