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A landmark contribution to chronic pain literature, this contemporary text measures the intricate relationship between chronic pain and life transition events. Researchers and clinicians will appreciate The Changing Nature of Pain Complaints Over the Lifespan for its linking of life transition theories to health and illness. Drawing on nearly 20 years of research, the authors bring together the epidemiological and psychosocial aspects of chronic pain and suggest expanding options for pain management. Their coverage encompasses every stage of the human life cycle.

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Author:   Michael R. Thomas ,  Ranjan Roy
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.385kg
ISBN:  

9781489918925

ISBN 10:   1489918922
Pages:   234
Publication Date:   31 May 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

I. Introduction.- 1. Life Transition Perspective and Chronic Pain: An Overview.- II. Pain Issues in Adolescents and Young Adults.- 2. Coping with Chronic Pain during Adolescence: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) in Perspective.- 3. Common Chronic Pain Conditions in a Nonclinical Population of Young Adults.- 4. Chronic Pain and Family Function in College Students.- III. Pain Issues and Middle Age.- 5. Epidemiology of Chronic Pain and Related Issues in the Middle Years.- 6. Transitional Issues during the Middle Years: Stress and Strain and Chronic Pain.- 7. Families of Chronic Pain Patients: Help or Hindrance?.- IV. Pain Issues and the Elderly.- 8. Epidemiology of Chronic Pain in the Elderly.- 9. Role of Psychopathology in Chronic Pain in the Elderly.- 10. Social and Family Issues and the Elderly Chronic Pain Patient.- 11. Epilogue.- References.

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