Psychological Symptoms in Patients with Injury-Related Chronic Pain
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Chronic injury-related pain could be influenced by psychological symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and stress that also affect daily life.
Methods.
Patients with chronic pain caused by an injury (n=86) aged 18–65 years referred to the Pain Rehabilitation Clinic at the Umeå University Hospital answered a set of questionnaires to assess pain intensity, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, sleep disturbance, and fatigue.
Results.
A significantly higher proportion of women (47.5%) reported depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD)) than men (22.2%).
In all patients anxiety (HAD) was reported by 39.5% and moderate/severe posttraumatic stress (Impact of Event Scale) by 30.2%.
A majority reported sleep disturbance (84.9%) and fatigue (90.7%).
Significant relationships were found between posttraumatic stress and depression and anxiety.
Conclusion.
These findings indicate the importance of assessing and treating psychological symptoms associated with chronic pain as the result of trauma.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Stålnacke, Britt-Marie. 2012. Psychological Symptoms in Patients with Injury-Related Chronic Pain. ISRN Psychiatry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Stålnacke, Britt-Marie. Psychological Symptoms in Patients with Injury-Related Chronic Pain. ISRN Psychiatry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Stålnacke, Britt-Marie. Psychological Symptoms in Patients with Injury-Related Chronic Pain. ISRN Psychiatry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453657