Handbook of Pain Assessment- - Couverture rigide

 
9781572304888: Handbook of Pain Assessment-
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 157230488X ISBN 13 : 9781572304888
Editeur : Guilford Publications, 2001

Synopsis

Now in a revised and expanded second edition, this classic text provides comprehensive coverage of the most advanced methods for assessing the person in pain. The Volume addresses the full range of isssues that influence patients' perception and reporting of pain, as well as their responsiveness to treatment--physical pathology, psychosocial factors, and behavioral variables. Leading authorities describe the available instruments and best procedures, review their limitations and advantages, and provide practical information and guidelines for assessing prevalent pain syndromes. The volume has been updated throughout to reflect the latest research findings, conceptual developments, innovative methods, and directions for future investigation. The second edition has been substantially expanded, featuring new chapters on diagnositc injections, assessment of physical functioning, family assessment, presurgical psychological screening, assessment of psychiatric disorders, diagnositic imaging, and issues related to conducting outcomes research and clinical trials. Additionally, coverage of specific syndromes has been augmented with new chapters on neuropathic pain, complex regional pain, and chronic pelvic pain.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Now in a revised and expanded second edition, this classic text provides comprehensive coverage of the most advanced methods for assessing the person in pain. The Volume addresses the full range of isssues that influence patients' perception and reporting of pain, as well as their responsiveness to treatment--physical pathology, psychosocial factors, and behavioral variables. Leading authorities describe the available instruments and best procedures, review their limitations and advantages, and provide practical information and guidelines for assessing prevalent pain syndromes. The volume has been updated throughout to reflect the latest research findings, conceptual developments, innovative methods, and directions for future investigation. The second edition has been substantially expanded, featuring new chapters on diagnositc injections, assessment of physical functioning, family assessment, presurgical psychological screening, assessment of psychiatric disorders, diagnositic imaging, and issues related to conducting outcomes research and clinical trials. Additionally, coverage of specific syndromes has been augmented with new chapters on neuropathic pain, complex regional pain, and chronic pelvic pain.

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Éditeur
Guilford Publications
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
157230488X
ISBN 13 
9781572304888
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
798
Éditeur
Turk Dennis C., Melzack Ronald
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Personne responsable
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