Effect of Congruence in the Estimation of the Intensity of Pain Between Lao Patients and Their Doctor on Its Control
- Author:
Phonethépha Phasavath
1
;
Nengyang Wangkou
1
;
Marc Corbière
2
;
Daniel Reinharz
3
Author Information
1. Institut de la Francophonie pour la médecine tropicale, Vientiane, Lao PDR
2. Université de Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
3. Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
McGill pain questionnaire;
validation;
Lao;
pain estimation;
congruence;
physician;
patient
- From:
Lao Medical Journal
2013;4(4):30-39
- CountryLao People's Democratic Republic
- Language:Lao
-
Abstract:
Background and rationale:No study in Laos has focused on the affects of an accurate estimation by a doctor of his/her patient's level of pain.
Methodology:The McGill pain questionnaire was validated into Lao language. The validated version was then administrated to a cohort of 180 new patients as well as to their 88 doctors. The questionnaire was re- administrated to the patients 2 weeks later.
Results:A good estimation by a doctor of the intensity of pain felt by his patient is associated with the disappearance of a level of pain that hinders the possibility to carry out daily chores. Three factors were retained in a regression model on the congruence between doctors and patients in the estimation of the pain level: ethnicity and level of education of the patient, and physicians' number of years of practice.
Conclusion:Teaching future health care providers on how to estimate pain should be considered as a crucial component of medical training.
- Full text:LMJ4_Page30-39.pdf
