Keywords

chronic pain, mnemonic, OLDCART, pain assessment, polio, poliomyelitis, postpolio syndrome, PPS

Authors

1. Tetz, Karen B. PhD, RN
2. Schoenbeck, Susan L. MSN, RN

Abstract

Abstract: Chronic pain is a common problem for polio survivors. Nurses are on the front line to assess the scope, severity, and impact of reported pain. This article describes how nurses can advocate for patients experiencing post-polio syndrome pain.