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RESEARCH TYPE:
Commentary/Perspective, Psychology


Human Studies

PAIN TYPE:
Psychological/Comorbidities


2023 Aug 11


Eur J Pain


37565743

Personalized pain assessment: What does ‘acceptable pain’ mean to you?

Authors

Forget P, Kahtan H, Jordan A

Abstract

What ‘acceptable pain’ means may be different for everyone and dependent on the moment and the context. In this text, we explore the concepts of pain acceptability and acceptance. We explain why we need to better explore (un)acceptable pain, to eventually facilitate pain assessment and management.