Pain medicine : the official journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine
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The goals of the present studies were 1) to determine the psychometric utility and norms of the Profile of Chronic Pain: Screen (PCP: S) in young adults (ages 17-24) with self-reported pain and 2) to compare non-, mildly-, and clinically-depressed young adults with chronic pain in their patterns of pain attitudes and pain beliefs as assessed by the Profile of Chronic Pain: Extended Assessment (PCP: EA) battery. ⋯ Results suggest that depressed young persons with chronic pain demonstrate a pattern of negative attitudes and beliefs that could compromise their ability to flexibly adjust to changing life circumstances.
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The primary aim of this study was to investigate the associations between standardized values of thermal sensory perception and standardized scores of clinical pain among a heterogeneous cohort of adults with chronic pain that included individuals receiving chronic opioid therapy. ⋯ The use of standardized values of HP perception and clinical pain may be key methodological approaches for investigating the clinical correlates of HP perception among heterogeneous populations of adults with chronic pain.
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Despite new guidelines and nationally mandated regular assessments, managing pain in cognitively impaired patients remains a complex and challenging task. Numerous studies have focused on assessing pain in this population; however, studies of treatment are limited. ⋯ Current assessment and treatment practices in acute pain management for cognitively impaired patients vary widely (to include service and provider type). Implementation of evidence-based guidelines is needed to improve patient care.
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To investigate the efficacy, safety, and impact on quality of life of long-term administration of OROS hydromorphone ER (8-128mg) in patients with chronic low back pain. ⋯ The results support the long-term use of OROS hydromorphone ER in managing chronic moderate to severe low back pain.