Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to E Gray.
The management of pain for patients with chest drains has been largely neglected. This article reviews the evidence and describes how applying a theoretical model can help patients undergoing this painful invasive procedure.
BACKGROUND: Patients experiencing chronic pain often seem to develop depression. Much research has been carried out into the potential biological, social and psychological links between the two. CONCLUSION: Despite the quantity of research, this review of the literature reveals that few firm conclusions can be drawn from our knowledge to date.