Dealing With Chronic Pain

Giving Voice to the Experiences of Mothers With Chronic Pain and Their Children

Dados Bibliográficos

ID4712955
AutoresSubhadra Evans (0000-0002-1898-0030, University of California–Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA,), Lorraine De Souza (Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, United Kingdom)
Ano2008
Volume18
Fascículo4
Páginas489-500
Data de publicação2008-04-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoQualitative Health Research (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1049-7323 • E-ISSN: 1552-7557
EditoraSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1049732308315433
PMID18354048
OpenAlexW2117942392
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas13
Referências citadas30

Despite the substantial monetary, personal, and social cost of chronic pain, research into the family life of sufferers is wanting. Parents dealing with chronic pain, as well as their children, have been particularly neglected. Using qualitative interview data from 16 mothers suffering from a variety of chronic pain conditions, and their 21 children, aged 6 to 12 years, we explored the impact of maternal chronic pain on mothers and children. Consistent with a gains-and-loss theory and the strengths perspective, the findings revealed both positive and challenging aspects of pain. Despite the presence of risks-including maternal stress, parenting difficulties, and children's distress-maternal chronic pain also provided opportunities for growth in many families. The findings suggest that maternal chronic pain can catalyze enhanced development as well as adversity. Researchers and clinicians should be aware of the pitfalls facing families dealing with chronic pain, while remaining open to the possibility that some families might flourish

Chronic pain · Developmental psychology · Distress · Pain catastrophizing · Physical therapy · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life · Clinical Psychology · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Medicine · Pediatric Pain Management Techniques · Psychology