title: Managing Chronic Pain in Special Populations with Emphasis on Pediatric, Geriatric, and Drug Abuser Populations.
abstract: In the adult population chronic pain can lead to loss of productivity and earning potential, and decreased quality of life. There are distinct groups with increased vulnerability for the emergence of chronic pain. These groups may be defined by developmental status and/or life circumstances. Within the pediatric, geriatric, and drug abuser populations, chronic pain represents a significant health issue. This article focuses on known anatomic, physiologic, and genetic mechanisms underlying chronic pain in these populations, and highlights the need for a multimodal approach from multiple health care professionals for management of chronic pain in those with the most risk.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, The Center for Advancing Management of Pain, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-4026, USA; Department of Neuroscience, University of Connecticut Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; Institute for Systems Genomics, University of Connecticut Health Center, 400 Farmington Ave, CT 06030, USA.
authors.forename: Kyle M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Baumbauer
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, The Center for Advancing Management of Pain, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-4026, USA; Institute for Systems Genomics, University of Connecticut Health Center, 400 Farmington Ave, CT 06030, USA; Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, University of Connecticut Health Center, 400 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030, USA.
authors.forename: Erin E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Young
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, The Center for Advancing Management of Pain, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-4026, USA.
authors.forename: Angela R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Starkweather
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 236 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; Children's Center for Community Research (C3R), 12 Charter Oak Place, Hartford, CT 06106, USA; Pediatric Psychology, Hartford Hospital/The Institute of Living, 100 Retreat, Suite 515, Hartford, CT 06106, USA; Division of Pain and Palliative Medicine, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, 282 Washington St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA.
authors.forename: Jessica W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Guite
authors.affiliation: Human Development & Family Studies, University of Connecticut, 368 Mansfield Rd, Storrs, CT 06269-1058, USA.
authors.forename: Beth S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Russell
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, The Center for Advancing Management of Pain, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-4026, USA; Department of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 236 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; Division of Pain and Palliative Medicine, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, 282 Washington St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA. Electronic address: Rmanworren@connecticutchildrens.org.
authors.forename: Renee C B
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Manworren
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D055030:Drug Users / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D059408:Pain Management / Q000379:methods*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000592:standards; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods
keywords: Chronic pain; Geriatric pain; Multimodal treatment; Pain management; Pediatric pain