Pain in human immunodeficiency virus disease.
OBJECTIVE
To review the prevalence and etiology of pain in persons with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), and issues and considerations for pain management in this patient population.


METHODS
Research studies, review articles, and books related to pain in persons with HIV/AIDS.


CONCLUSIONS
Pain is a common problem for individuals with HIV/AIDS that is often poorly managed and net well documented. Many of these patients have multiple, coexisting illnesses that are painful. Adequate assessment of the underlying cause will help in the treatment or eradication of pain.


CONCLUSIONS
The management of pain in persons with HIV/AIDS is an important responsibility for oncology nurses because increasing numbers of persons with HIV/AIDS are being treated for neoplastic complications, cytopenias, or being referred to hospice care.
Newshan
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AIDS Center Program, St Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D010146:Pain / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000821:virology*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D015995:Prevalence; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications