The Changing Nature of Pain Complaints over the Lifespan

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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Covers the epidemiological and psychosocial aspects of chronic pain at various stages throughout the lifespan. The authors cover pain issues in adolescents and young adults, common chronic pain conditions in a nonclinical population of young adults, stress and strain and chronic pain in the middle years, the role of psychopathology in chronic pain in the elderly, and family issues and the elderly chronic pain patient. Intended for researchers, clinicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.