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Supplementary Questions for Assessment of Pain
Effect and understanding of current illness
Ask:
- What do you understand about why you are having pain?
Meaning of pain
Ask:
- What concerns do you have about your pain?
Patients typical coping responses to stress and pain
Ask:
- What help do you need to deal with your pain?
Distress caused by the pain
Ask:
- How much has this pain impacted on you?
- How much has this pain impacted your relationships with others?
- How much does this pain impact on your usual activities?
Concerns about the use of opioid, anxiolytic or other medications
Ask:
- Do you have any fears or concerns about using opioids or any other medications for pain?
For additional questions, please refer to the Brief Pain Inventory (Appendix E – 8) of the Assessment and Management of Pain Nursing Best Practice Guideline.
