Widar M, Ahlström G
Department of Caring Sciences, University of Orebro, Sweden.
J Adv Nurs. 1998 Sep;28(3):606-13. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2648.1998.00695.x.
This study describes the meaning of pain and its implications for everyday life in 35 persons with symptoms of post-polio syndrome. The mean age of the study group is 65 years and the sex ratio of men to women is 1.5:1. The study persons were interviewed on two occasions in their homes and answered a pain questionnaire. The result shows that everyday vocabulary is used to express pain experiences. The study persons normally answered that it hurt, although the interviewers used pain in their questions. The results show that the lower back is the most common location of pain. Joint pains are most common in the upper extremities. The pain is worst in the evening and at night, and tangibly affects the daily rhythm. Physical strain and climatic factors commonly provoke pain, whereas rest and heat give relief. The study show that interviews and pain questionnaire should be supplemented with questions on activities so as to gain a comprehensive view of the difficulties experienced in everyday life.
本研究描述了35名患有小儿麻痹后遗症症状的患者疼痛的含义及其对日常生活的影响。研究组的平均年龄为65岁，男女比例为1.5:1。研究对象在家中接受了两次访谈，并回答了一份疼痛问卷。结果表明，日常词汇被用于表达疼痛体验。尽管访谈者在问题中使用了“疼痛”一词，但研究对象通常回答说“疼”。结果显示，下背部是最常见的疼痛部位。关节疼痛在上肢最为常见。疼痛在晚上和夜间最为严重，切实影响了日常节奏。身体劳损和气候因素通常会引发疼痛，而休息和热敷则可缓解疼痛。研究表明，访谈和疼痛问卷应补充有关活动的问题，以便全面了解日常生活中所经历的困难。
