Der Schmerz
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Data on the incidence and intensity of phantom limb pain (PLP) and phantom limb sensations (PLS) were collected in a nationwide survey. ⋯ To our knowledge the present study constitutes the largest field survey on phantom limb pain carried out in Europe and corroborates the high prevalence and intensity of PLP, unusual PLS and amputation-related sleep disturbances. The significance and manageability of phantom feelings and its risk factors need further research.
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This survey focussed on chronic postoperative pain and impairment of quality of life after living donor nephrectomy. ⋯ Measures have to be taken to prevent chronic postoperative pain and donors should be encouraged to express their pain to ensure an adequate pain therapy.
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There are no data available from representative samples of the general German population on predictors of widespread pain (WP) and fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). ⋯ WP and FMS are components of a complex of high somatic symptom intensity, low social class index and older age.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the criterion validity of the Mainz Pain Staging System (MPSS), considering the four axes of the MPSS separately. ⋯ Findings confirm the criterion validity of the MPSS for chronic low back pain. In addition, results support the significance of psychosocial factors for the further development of chronicity.