Table 2 Characterization of pain as recorded in patient charts in Blantyre, Malawi.
From: Pain management among medical in-patients in Blantyre, Malawi
Character of pain | Frequency recorded (%) | Frequency not recorded (%) |
|---|---|---|
Severity | 5 (5.5) | 86 (94.5) |
Periodicity | 43 (47.3) | 48 (52.7) |
Radiation | 7 (7.7) | 84 (92.3) |
Alleviating factors | 5 (5.5) | 86 (94.5) |
Exacerbating factors | 9 (9.9) | 82 (90.1) |