• J Perioper Pract · Nov 2008

    Cultural perspectives on pain management.

    • Emma Briggs.
    • King's College London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, James Clerk Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8WA. emma.briggs@kcl.ac.uk
    • J Perioper Pract. 2008 Nov 1; 18 (11): 468-71.

    AbstractBedouin women tend to remain quiet and expressionless while giving birth despite reporting high levels of pain and fear (Harrison 1991). Culture undoubtedly influences pain perception and expression but there are dangers in making assumptions about particular groups. This article explores the underlying research and the complex clinical picture highlighting the need for cultural awareness--but ultimately we must care for the individual person in pain.

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