Cognitive function in older patients with postherpetic neuralgia.

Background And Aims: Neuropathic pain has been shown to be accompanied by cognitive impairment, but the specific impact of postherpetic neuropathic pain on cognitive processes has not been explored. This study aims to evaluate the impact of pain on several domains of cognition in older patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).

Methods: This cross-sectional study (clinicaltrial.

Treatment of neuropathic pain with 5% lidocaine-medicated plaster: Five years of clinical experience.

Background: Neuropathic pain is often severe and adversely affects patients' quality of life.

Objective: To perform a retrospective, observational study investigating the efficacy and safety of treating refractory chronic neuropathic pain with 5% lidocaine-medicated plaster, in patients attending pain centres.

Methods: Medical records from 467 patients treated with 5% lidocaine-medicated plaster were evaluated for efficacy (maximum and minimum pain intensities and coanalgesic consumption) and adverse events.

Electronic and paper versions of a faces pain intensity scale: concordance and preference in hospitalized children.

Background: Assessment of pain in children is an important aspect of pain management and can be performed by observational methods or by self-assessment. The Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R) is a self-report tool which has strong positive correlations with other well established self-report pain intensity measures. It has been recommended for measuring pain intensity in school-aged children (4 years and older).

Development and validation of a questionnaire assessing volitional competencies to enhance the performance of physical activities in chronic low back pain patients.

Background: Motivation has long been emphasized as the most important determinant of action. However, there is a substantial gap between people's goals and their attainment. Patients may be motivated and yet unable to take action if their volitional competencies are insufficient.

Ecological or recalled assessments in chronic musculoskeletal pain? A comparative study of prospective and recalled pain assessments in low back pain and lower limb painful osteoarthritis.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to compare ecological and recalled pain intensity assessments over 29 days in hip and knee osteoarthritis (O) and chronic low back pain (L).

Patients And Methods: Rheumatologists were asked to enroll patients with O and L, with pain intensity above 40 mm, in a prospective study for 29 days. Pain intensity was assessed with physicians on Days 1 and 29, and ecologically, over the intervening 28-day period, by random phone calls.

Comparison of daily, weekly or monthly pain assessments in hip and knee osteoarthritis. A 29-day prospective study.

Objective: To compare the accuracy of daily and recalled pain measurements in hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Methods: A prospective study investigating pain intensity over 29 days in patients with painful OA. Pain was assessed on days 1 and 29 during visits.

Is volition the missing link in the management of low back pain?

Patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain are typically prescribed a regimen of regular physical exercises to improve pain and function, increase workability, and prevent pain recurrence. However, adherence to home exercise programs is often partial at best. Patients often fail to translate their intention to exercise (motivation) into action (implementation).

Influence of time, activities, and memory on the assessment of chronic low back pain intensity.

Study Design: A prospective study.

Objective: To identify factors potentially influencing patient self-evaluation of chronic low back pain (CLBP) and their interactions.

Summary Of Background Data: The impact of the time, context, and/or recall on the self-assessment of chronic pain intensity remains poorly understood.