The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC
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J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care · Apr 1993
ReviewPain characteristics and their management in persons with AIDS.
Discussion of pain problems in persons with AIDS has been limited in medical and nursing literature, yet pain is a major source of suffering and concern for patients. Common pain characteristics are described in 100 persons with CDC-defined AIDS, using the 1987 definition. ⋯ Treatment responses were individualized, with drug users requiring more frequent use of opiates. General treatment strategies are suggested with special emphasis on the unique needs of PWAs.