The Perceived Control over Pain Construct and Functional Status

DiscussionIn minority populations with low income, factors such as perceived control over pain and its effect on the outcome of patient function need to be considered. Improving Perceived Control Over Pain has the potential for improving patients’ feelings of life control and purpose or meaning in life, and psychological and physical functioning for adults living with pain.

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Source: Pain Medicine - September 9, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: April Hazard Vallerand, Jamie Crawley, Barbara Pieper, Thomas N. Templin Tags: Original Source Type: research