About the Book
Now in a revised and expanded second edition, this classic text provides comprehensive coverage of the most advanced methods for assessing the person in pain. The Volume addresses the full range of isssues that influence patients' perception and reporting of pain, as well as their responsiveness to treatment--physical pathology, psychosocial factors, and behavioral variables. Leading authorities describe the available instruments and best procedures, review their limitations and advantages, and provide practical information and guidelines for assessing prevalent pain syndromes. The volume has been updated throughout to reflect the latest research findings, conceptual developments, innovative methods, and directions for future investigation. The second edition has been substantially expanded, featuring new chapters on diagnositc injections, assessment of physical functioning, family assessment, presurgical psychological screening, assessment of psychiatric disorders, diagnositic imaging, and issues related to conducting outcomes research and clinical trials. Additionally, coverage of specific syndromes has been augmented with new chapters on neuropathic pain, complex regional pain, and chronic pelvic pain.
Table of Contents:
Turk, Melzack, The Measurement of Pain and the Assessment of People Experiencing Pain. Part 1: Measurement of Pain.Jensen, Karoly, Self-Report Scales and Procedures for Assessing Pain in Adults. Melzack, Katz, The McGill Pain Questionnaire: Appraisal and Current Status. Price, Riley, Wade, Psychoohysical Approaches to Measurement of the Dimensions and Stages of Pain. Flor, Psychophysiological Assessment of the Patient with Chronic Pain. McGrath, Gillespie, Pain Assessment in Children and Adolescents. Gagliese, Assessment of Pain in Elderly People. Hadjistravropoulos, van Baeyer, Craig, Pain Assessment in Persons with Limited Ability to Communicate. Part 2: Assessment of the Behavioral Expression of Pain.Craig,Prkachin, Grunau, The Facial Expression of Pain. Keefe, Williams, Smith, Assessment of Pain Behaviors. Part 3: Medical and Physical Evaluation of Patients with Pain.Polatin, Mayer, Quantification of Function in Chronic Low Back Pain. Battie, May, Physical and Occupational Therapy Assessment Approaches. Hogan, Diagnostic Injection. J.P. Robinson, Disability Evaluation in Painful Conditions. Part 4: Psychological Evaluation of Patients with Pain.Sullivan, Assessment of Psychiatric Disorders. Bradley. McKendree-Smith, Assessment of Psychological Status Using Interviews and Self-Report Instruments. DeGood, Tait, Assessment of Pain Beliefs and Pain Coping. Romano, Schmaling, Assessment of Couples and Families with Chronic Pain. Jacob, Kerns, Assessment of Psychosocial Context of the Experience of Chronic Pain. M.E. Robinson, Riley, Presurgical Psychological Screening. Turk, Okifuji, Matching Treatment to Assessment of Patients with Chronic Pain. Part 5: Specific Pain States and Syndromes.Haythornthwaite, Fauerbach, Assessment of Acute Pain, Pain Releif, and Pain Satisfaction. Waddell, Turk, Clinical Assessment of Low Back Pain. Andrasik, Assessment of Patients with Headaches. Assessment of Patients with Headaches. S.F. Dworkin, Ohrbach, Assessment of Orofacial Pain. Gerwin, The Diagnosis of Myofacial Pain Syndromes. R.H. Dworkin, Nagasako, Galer, Assessment of Neuropathic Pain. Bruehl, Steger, Harden, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Wesselman, Chronic Pelvic Pain. Anderson, Syrjala, Cleeland, How to Assess Cancer Pain.Part 6: Methodological Issues.Von Korff, Epidemiological and Survey Methods:Assessment of Chronic Pain. S.F Dworkin, Sherman, Relying on Objective and Subjective Measures of Chronic Pain: Guidelines for Use and Interpretation. Okifuji, Turk, Assessment of Treatment Outcomes in Clinical Practice: A Survival Guide. R.H. Dworkin, Nagasako, Hetzel, Farrar, Assessment of Pain and Pain-Realated Quality of Life in Clinical Trials. Jones, The Future of Imaging in Assessment of Chronic Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain. Conclusion: Turk, Melzack, Trends and Future Directions in Human Pain Assessment.
About the Author :
Dennis C. Turk, PhD, is the John and Emma Bonica Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Research at the University of Washington. He was the recipient of the American Psychological Association, Division of Health Psychology, Outstanding Scientific Contribution Award and the American Association of Pain Management's Janet Travell Award. He has over 300 publications and has written and edited 13 volumes. Dr. Turk is currently editor-in-chief of [i]The Clinical Journal of Pain[/i]. Ronald Melzack, PhD, studied psychology at McGill University. After receiving his PhD in 1954, he spent 5 years carrying out physiological research at the University of Oregon Medical School; University College London, England; and the University of Pisa, Italy. Currently he is back at McGill University as a Professor in the Department of Psychology. Dr. Melzack developed the McGill Pain Questionnaire, which is now the most widely used measurement tool for research on pain in human subjects. In addition to more than 200 papers on research and theory, he has written and edited five books.
Drs. Turk and Melzack were recently identified among the top 10 leaders in the field of pain for their contributions to research and treatment development (survey of International Association for the Study of Pain membership, published in [i]The Pain Clinic[/i], 2001).
Review :
'The authoritative text on the assessment of patients with chronic pain has been updated and made even more useful. Researchers and clinicians will find this book a dependable and thorough review of pain measurement, behavioral assessment, medical and psychological evaluation, and outcomes studies. No single book does a better job on these topics. This book belongs in the library of all those who provide care to or undertake research on patients with chronic pain.'-John D. Loeser, MD, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington
'Turk and Melzack have set out to provide a comprehensive review of pain assessment, and they have clearly achieved their goal. Chapter authors are authoritative, well-regarded clinicians and researchers, and their contributions are thought-provoking and concise, with surprisingly little overlap. The book not only covers time-honored theories, questions, and concerns, but also addresses contemporary issues brought about by new discovery and technology. A 'must' for pain researchers and clinicians, this volume is also well-suited for classroom use.'-Daniel M. Doleys, PhD, Pain Rehabilitation Institute at Montclair, Birmingham, Alabama
The authoritative text on the assessment of patients with chronic pain has been updated and made even more useful. Researchers and clinicians will find this book a dependable and thorough review of pain measurement, behavioral assessment, medical and psychological evaluation, and outcomes studies. No single book does a better job on these topics. This book belongs in the library of all those who provide care to or undertake research on patients with chronic pain. - John D. Loeser, MD, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington
A remarkably scholarly yet readable volume. The internationally known authors provide in-depth explanations of the basic issues and balanced discussions of the controversial ones. The diversity and breadth of coverage make this book superior to many much larger texts. It accomplishes the critically important task of teaching assessment of both the diseases that cause pain and the persons who suffer from pain. It will serve as a useful introductory text for medical students and graduate students in psychology, and as a source of broader knowledge for pain medicine practitioners whose strengths lie in particular disciplines. - Edward C. Covington, MD, Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
Turk and Melzack have set out to provide a comprehensive review of pain assessment, and they have clearly achieved their goal. Chapter authors are authoritative, well-regarded clinicians and researchers, and their contributions are thought-provoking and concise, with surprisingly little overlap. The book not only covers time-honored theories, questions, and concerns, but also addresses contemporary issues brought about by new discovery and technology. A 'must' for pain researchers and clinicians, this volume is also well-suited for classroom use. - Daniel M. Doleys, PhD, Pain Rehabilitation Institute at Montclair, Birmingham, Alabama
