Practical considerations in the assessment and treatment of pain in adults with physical disabilities.
Adults aging with physical disabilities experience a variety of pain disorders that affect their functionality and QOL. It is important that clinicians caring for this population be knowledgeable about this common symptom and be able to perform a thorough history and physical examination. In addition, it is imperative to have a good working knowledge of the strengths and limitations of the treatments available.
Cristian
Adrian
A
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA. adrian.cristian@med.va.gov
Thomas
Jodi
J
Nisenbaum
Michelle
M
Jeu
Lilyann
L
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015897:Comorbidity; D017679:Cryotherapy; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D007668:Kidney / Q000187:drug effects; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects; D008405:Massage; D009294:Narcotics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D010974:Platelet Aggregation / Q000187:drug effects
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; D009294:Narcotics