What is it about?

Persistent pain can occur after injury or a medical problem. This article outlines the psychological effects of pain and explores alternative forms of treatment.

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Why is it important?

Although medication and other forms of medical and conservative treatment can help to relieve or eradicate symptoms, there are other options available to patients.

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Psychological and social factors can prolong pain.

Mrs Julie I Swann

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This page is a summary of: Put pain to flight: making use of alternative methods, British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, November 2010, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/bjha.2010.4.11.79719.
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