Current perspectives on pain in AIDS, part 2 Journal Article


Authors: Breitbart, W.; Di Biase, L.
Article Title: Current perspectives on pain in AIDS, part 2
Abstract: As active participants in the care of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), oncologists need to be aware of the many facets of pain management in this population. This two-part article, which began in the June 2002 issue, describes the prevalence and types of pain syndromes encountered in patients with AIDS, and reviews the psychological and functional impact of pain as well as the barriers to adequate pain treatment in this group and others with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related disease. Finally, principles of pain management, with particular emphasis on controlling pain in HIV-infected patients with a history of substance abuse, are outlined.
Keywords: cancer pain; management; hiv-infected patients; patient-related barriers; drug-use
Journal Title: Oncology (Norwalk)
Volume: 16
Issue: 7
ISSN: 0890-9091
Publisher: C M P Medica LLC * The Oncology Group  
Date Published: 2002-07-01
Start Page: 964
End Page: 968, 972
Language: English
ACCESSION: WOS:000177052700023
PROVIDER: wos
PUBMED: 12164562
Notes: Article -- Source: Wos
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