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Neuropathic pain and quality of life
Author(s) -
Rowbotham David J.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
european journal of pain
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.305
H-Index - 109
eISSN - 1532-2149
pISSN - 1090-3801
DOI - 10.1016/s1090-3801(02)90004-2
Subject(s) - neuropathic pain , quality of life (healthcare) , medicine , psychological intervention , physical therapy , psychiatry , anesthesia , nursing
The overarching reason that pain patients seek medical attention is because their pain interferes with some or all aspects of their quality of life (QOL). Interventions are considered successful by the patient if QOL is improved. Simple pain scores, although providing important information, do not capture the patient's total pain experience, which includes the effect on QOL. A focus on patient QOL should be adopted by all clinicians treating patients with neuropathic pain to work toward successful outcomes. © 2002 European Federation of Chapters of the International Association for the Study of Pain. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.