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Biopsychosocial model<br />

• Pain has physiological, psychological, and social<br />

components<br />

• Nociception i refers to nerve stimulus indicating<br />

i<br />

tissue damage<br />

• Pain refers to subjective perception that is<br />

influenced by:<br />

▫ genetic predisposition,<br />

▫ past experiences,<br />

▫ coping strategies,<br />

▫ psychological status, and<br />

▫ sociocultural background

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