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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedMerlin JS, Walcott M, Kerns R
Pain self-management in HIV-infected individuals with chronic pain: a qualitative study.
The objective of this investigation is to develop an understanding of self-management strategies already used by persons living with these conditions. It found that the primary pain self-management strategies articulated by participants were: physical activity; cognitive and spiritual strategies; spending time with family and friends and social support; avoidance of physical/social activity; medication-centric pain management; and substance use.
AHRQ-funded; HS021694.
Citation: Merlin JS, Walcott M, Kerns R .
Pain self-management in HIV-infected individuals with chronic pain: a qualitative study.
Pain Med 2015 Apr;16(4):706-14. doi: 10.1111/pme.12701..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Pain, Patient Self-Management