Chronic pain experience and pain management in persons with spinal cord injury in Nepal.

摘要: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Chronic pain is the frequent and significantly challenging complications in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). Socio-cultural background may lead people perceive manage differently. The study aims to describe chronic experience management of SCI Nepal. METHODS A descriptive cross sectional was conducted among purposively selected sample 120 living eight districts Bagmati Zone data were collected using International Spinal Cord Injury Pain Basic Data Set Version 2 (ISCIPBDS-2) Open-ended Management Questionnaire. analyzed statistics content analysis method. RESULTS back (n=84), lower legs/feet (n=63) buttocks/hips (n=51) found as common locations. In common, onset within first 6 month injury. Overall intensity interference be at moderate level. used medications non-pharmacological management. Ibuprofen commonly medication methods included physical support (e.g. massage, exercise), relaxation distraction, substance abuse), coping acceptance, praying), traditional herbs. CONCLUSIONS had which interfered their daily living. They based on beliefs, knowledge, community resources IMPLICATIONS This provides some evidence help team rehabilitation professional plan pain. Based these findings, intervention for should developed supported continuously from hospital home context