Understanding Pain for Better Clinical Practice, Volume 16 - A Psychological Perspective (Hardcover)

A comprehensive review of the current state of thinking and research in relation to the management of the psychological aspects of pain. Written in a style and at a level which is relevant and accessible to the practising clinician and also to students it provides a wealth of clinically valuable information on how the psychology of pain may be utilized in clinical practice. Addresses the common clinical problems relating to the psychological aspects of pain management and gives practical guidance based on the latest research as to how those problems should be dealt with. A model is provided to help readers grasp the main points as well as to help organize possible applications. The second part of the book is exclusively dedicated to incorporating the psychology of pain into clinical practice. Rather than starting with rehabilitating those with chronic pain, this book provides clinical application from the beginning. Thus, the book examines why patients seek care in the first place as well as how to communicate with patients. Practical routines are provided for dealing with patients from the first visit and on wards.; Special emphasis is placed on utilizing the information for early

General

Imprint:	Elsevier
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Pain Research and Clinical Management
Release date:	May 2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	Steven James Linton
Dimensions:	216 x 279 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-0-444-51591-9
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Anaesthetics > Pain & pain management
LSN:	0-444-51591-7
Barcode:	9780444515919

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