Citation

Wojnar J, Bruder J. Z. Gerontol. Geriatr. 1995; 28(5): 369-373.

Vernacular Title

Schmerz und psychische Storungen im Alter.

Affiliation

Pflegen & Wohnen Landesbetrieb Arztl. Abteilung, Hamburg.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8528929

Abstract

This paper points to different physiological diseases which are associated with extreme pain. Extreme and chronic pain can be related to a higher risk of suicide. Special patterns of pain are characterized psychologically. Furthermore, the relationship between pain and depression is discussed. The necessity for psychosomatic concepts in diagnosis and treatment of pain is shown. Special forms of experiencing pain in patients who suffer from dementia are described. These patients appear to have difficulties in perceiving and describing (clinical) pain.

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