The Pain Phenomenon

3rd Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-3-031-56540-3
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 347 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 624 g

Introducing the latest edition of The Phenomenon of Pain: A Comprehensive Exploration of Pain Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches.

In recent decades, pain has emerged as a focal point in both basic and clinical research, reflecting its profound impact on individuals' lives. The rapid advancement of knowledge has deepened our understanding of the complex neurophysiological and psychological mechanisms underlying pain, shedding light on its multifaceted nature.

 Clinicians grapple daily with the daunting reality of human suffering, navigating its intricate web of causes and manifestations. This continuous engagement with pain presents significant and stressful challenges from the relentless pursuit of understanding and alleviating it.

 This book transcends mere discourse on the physiological and psychological underpinnings of pain; it delves into the intricate factors contributing to its persistence. Furthermore, it meticulously examines pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment modalities, forging a crucial link between the mechanisms of pain and therapeutic interventions.

By bridging the gap between pain mechanisms and treatment strategies, this edition equips clinicians with invaluable insights to augment their clinical acumen. Armed with this knowledge, clinicians can tailor interventions to effectively address the diverse array of pain presentations encountered in their practice.

Zielgruppe

Graduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Marchand, Serge

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete AINS Schmerzmedizin & Schmerztherapie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

What is pain.- Concepts of Neurophysiology.- Neurophysiology of Pain.- Theories of Pain.- Measuring Pain.- Pharmacological and Surgical Approaches to Pain.- Neurophysiological Models of Endogenous Pain Modulation.- Pain and Age.- Differences Between Men and Women in Pain: More Than a Matter of Perception.- Pain: From Innate to Acquired.- Pain Clinics

Über Autor(innen)

Serge Marchand, PhD

Professor

Université de Sherbrooke

Canada

Dr. Serge Marchand, Ph.D., is a professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Université de Sherbrooke. With a doctoral background in Neuroscience, Dr. Marchand served as the Scientific Director of the Sherbrooke University Hospital Research Center.

 In addition to his role at the research center, Dr. Marchand holds the position of Vice-President of Scientific Affairs at Genome Québec and serves as the Scientific Director of the Fonds de recherche du Québec—Santé, where he actively participated in shaping research strategies and fostering collaboration within the scientific community.

 A prolific author and renowned expert in the field, Dr. Marchand has contributed extensively to scientific literature with numerous articles, book chapters, and books, elucidating the intricate neurophysiological mechanisms underlying chronic pain. His expertise is further showcased through his engaging presentations at national and international conferences, where he shares is research into the neurophysiology of pain.

 Passionate about unraveling the complexities of chronic pain, Dr. Marchand's research endeavors focus on elucidating the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying its development, persistence, and treatment.