Is it possible to measure our patients' pain?
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José Eduardo MartinezProfessor titular de ReumatologiaPontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulojemartinez1958@gmail.comORCID:0000-0002-386-6822
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Eduardo dos Santos Paiva-Universidade Federal do Paranáeduevicky@gmail.comORCID:0000-0001-5173-1581
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Is it possible to measure our patients' pain?
Discussions and conclusions
Conclusion
The search for a simple and applicable metric for chronic pain remains a challenge. Some syndromes and specific diseases have made progress, but the complexity of this symptom resists a one-size-fits-all tool. Multidimensional scales offer a more comprehensive evaluation of this complex symptom. Efforts should be made to facilitate their use, particularly through the involvement of other healthcare professionals.
Interest Conflict
Contribuições
José Eduardo Martinez – revisão bibliográfica e redação;
Eduardo dos Santos Paiva – redação complementar e revisão final do texto.
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