The cartography of pain: The evolving contribution of pain maps - 21/08/11
Abstract |
Pain maps are nowadays widely used in clinical practice. This article aims to critically review the fundamental principles that underlie the mapping of pain, to analyse the evolving iconography of pain maps and their sometimes straightforward and sometimes contentious nature when used in the clinic, and to draw attention to some more recent developments in mapping pain. It is concluded that these maps are intriguing and evolving cartographic tools which can be used for depicting not only the spatial features but also the interpretative or perceptual components and accompaniments of pain.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Pain, Maps, Cartography
Plan
Vol 14 - N° 8
P. 784-791 - septembre 2010 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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