Adolescents ’ experience of complex persistent pain
Conclusions The study provides new insights into adolescents’ own experiences of complex persistent pain occurring unexpectedly, developing dramatically over time, and influencing all parts of their everyday lives. The adolescents entered vicious cycles, with despair and decreased physical and social functioning, with the risk of isolation and role-loss. However, these young people seem to have a strong motivation to strive for normalcy. Implications These findings may encourage healthcare providers to perceive adolescents’ persistent pain through the lenses of a biopsychosocial approach. We suggest that further research into adolescents with persistent pain should include longitudinal studies of quality of life and gender perspectives.
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Pain - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
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