Pain, Anger, and Aggression: A Complex Interplay of Symptoms, Social Factors, and Behaviors

by Brian Pervis | May 13th, 2025

Excelsior University School of Nursing department chair Pervis co-authored an editorial in Pain Management Nursing titled “Pain, Anger, and Aggression: A Complex Interplay of Symptoms, Social Factors, and Behaviors.” The piece explores the intersection of chronic pain, emotional dysregulation (especially anger), and patient aggression in health care settings. View the full article here.

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