Books in the Pain Research and Clinical Management series

Suitable for those working in the field of neonatology and paediatric pain assessment and management, this book provides a comprehensive resource of information in the field for use by both researchers and clinicians.

A comprehensive review of the state of thinking and research in relation to the management of the psychological aspects of pain. This book addresses the common clinical problems relating to the psychological aspects of pain management and gives practical guidance based on the research as to how those problems should be dealt with.

Providing readers with an overview of contemporary thought and evidence on the prevention of chronic musculoskeletal pain, this text covers risk factors such as stress, ergonomics and fear-avoidance, as well as the overriding question of why acute pain sometimes develops into a chronic problem.

Pain management is a huge problem and one which has important medico-legal and economic implications for health care providers. This book presents the research findings and gives recommendations and guidelines on how to relate those findings to the prevention and management of neck pain. It also points the areas where more research is needed.