Linking chronic pain and depression
Elizabeth Gray Ward Sister, Glenfield General Hospital, Leicester
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.
Nursing Standard.
15, 25, 33-36.
doi: 10.7748/ns2001.03.15.25.33.c2991
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