Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, Vol. 9, No. 5, July 1994, pp. This article reports the results of a survey of 204 persons with chronic nonmalignant pain who were members of a national self-help organization. The survey evaluated the organization, explored the perceived effect of pain on quality of life, and assessed experiences with and perceptions of health-care providers.
Further investigation is needed to describe the personal impact of chronic nonmalignant pain.
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, Vol. 7, No. 2, February 1992, pp. In contrast to the use of of opioids for the treatment of acute and chronic cancer pain, the administration of chronic opioid therapy for pain not due to malignancy remains controversial. We describe 100 patients who were chronically given opioids for treatment of nonmalignant pain. Most patients experienced neuropathic pain or back pain.