title: A pastoral perspective on pain management.
abstract: Describes and illustrates the author's 5Triads of Pastoral Perspective and how it may provide a particular pastoral approach on the understanding of pain and its management. Notes as well various types of complementary resources for managing and coping with pain.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Chaplain Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA 99336-3000, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Ledbetter
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D016058:Analgesia, Patient-Controlled; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D059408:Pain Management; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000379:methods*; D029181:Spirituality; D014481:United States