Psychological aspects of pain.
Psychological factors have a major role in the development and maintenance of pain. Further research to clarify the nature of the relationship between these factors and pain is required. When evaluating patients with acute or chronic pain, attention must be given to psychological factors.
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Department of Psychiatry, Maine Medical Center, Portland 04102.
D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D010146:Pain / Q000523:psychology*; D059408:Pain Management