2015
DOI: 10.1590/1413-78522015230200990
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Anxiety, depression and quality of life in individuals with phantom limb pain

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate emotional factors such as anxiety and depression, and the Quality of Life of individuals with chronic persistent pain after amputation in order to identify the interindividual variation in response to pain. METHODS: This was a descriptive, exploratory and cross-sectional study with quantitative approach. Twenty seven patients were interviewed. The instruments have rated the sociodemographic, clinical and economic profile (semistructured interview) and the Quality of Life … Show more

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“…Pain intensity can be extremely high, with profound effects on quality of life. 1 Unfortunately, pharmacologic interventions leave up to 50% of patients with chronic PLP. 2,3 Behavioral treatments such as motor imagery and mirror therapy are promising in reducing PLP, 4 but are not customarily utilized during the acute post-surgical timeframe when symptoms first occur.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Pain intensity can be extremely high, with profound effects on quality of life. 1 Unfortunately, pharmacologic interventions leave up to 50% of patients with chronic PLP. 2,3 Behavioral treatments such as motor imagery and mirror therapy are promising in reducing PLP, 4 but are not customarily utilized during the acute post-surgical timeframe when symptoms first occur.…”
Section: To the Editormentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The present review aimed to explore the literature to find existing assistive devices/technologies for pain management in people with amputation. Furthermore, the results of present review can provide an insight on current advances and limitations in pain management after amputation [ 32 ], which consequently, can promote peers to focus further on resolving the problem in future.…”
Section: Pain Management After Amputation Surgerymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Padovani et al . recently described how activities of daily living were partially or completely disrupted by amputation and PLP . Patients reported difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, deterioration in interpersonal relationships, impaired ability to focus, impaired personal hygiene, heightened anxiety, and depressive symptoms.…”
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