Pain Relief as a Primary Treatment Goal: at What Point does Functioning and Well-Being Become more Important? a Case Study of an Adolescent with Debilitating Chronic Pain
BACKGROUND: Pediatric chronic pain is a common problem with significant economic implications and devastating consequences on quality of life. The present report describes a case involving a 15-year-old girl with severe and debilitating chronic pain.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Pain Research and Management |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/745458 |
| Summary: | BACKGROUND: Pediatric chronic pain is a common problem with significant economic implications and devastating consequences on quality of life. The present report describes a case involving a 15-year-old girl with severe and debilitating chronic pain. |
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| ISSN: | 1203-6765 |