Abstract
? Chronic pain and major depression commonly occur
together.
? Major depression in patients with chronic pain is
associated with decreased function, poorer treatment
response and increased health care costs.
? The experience and expression of chronic pain vary
between individuals, reflecting complex and changing
interactions between physical, psychological and social
processes.
? The diagnosis of major depression in patients with
chronic pain requires differentiation between the
symptoms of pain and symptoms of physical illness.
? Antidepressants and psychological therapies can be
effective and should be delivered as part of a
coordinated, cohesive, multidisciplinary pain
management plan.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 17-20 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | The Medical Journal of Australia |
| Volume | 199 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |