Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Jun 2003
Comparative StudyPain characteristics in patients admitted to hospital with complications after spinal cord injury.
To determine characteristics of pain, the relation between pain and mood, the effect of pain on activities, and the perceived difficulty in coping with pain in patients hospitalized for treatment of complications associated with spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ Pain is a common problem in people admitted to hospital with SCI for treatment of other complications. It has a significant impact on activities and is associated with a reduction in global self-rated health and higher levels of psychologic distress.