An exploration of pain experiences and their meaning in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Annemarie L LeeSamantha L HarrisonRoger S GoldsteinDina BrooksPublished in: Physiotherapy theory and practice (2018)
Patients report difficulty in explaining the persistence of pain. This fosters a need to legitimize their pain, which influences feelings of frustration and self-worth. An understanding of these responses will assist health care professionals in managing on-going pain in those with COPD.