An historical view of pain management How we got to where we are

Over the past 2,000 years the knowledge and theories about pain have evolved through six general stages. Beliefs and practices related to pain from each of these stages continue to influence our contemporary attitudes and practices regarding pain. Optimal pain control demands the integration of all...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Cancer nursing 1989-08, Vol.12 (4), p.257-257
1. Verfasser:	Donovan, Marilee Ivers
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Attitude of Health Personnel Attitude to Health History of medicine History, 19th Century History, 20th Century History, Ancient History, Medieval Humans Neoplasms - physiopathology Nursing Pain - etiology Pain - history Pain - psychology Pain Management Palliative Care - history
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Zusammenfassung:	Over the past 2,000 years the knowledge and theories about pain have evolved through six general stages. Beliefs and practices related to pain from each of these stages continue to influence our contemporary attitudes and practices regarding pain. Optimal pain control demands the integration of all that is known about pain into a holistic approach which benefits the patient experiencing the pain.
ISSN:	0162-220X 1538-9804
DOI:	10.1097/00002820-198908000-00009