scholarly journals Chronic pain management strategies used by low-income overweight Latinos

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana N Rutledge ◽  
Patricia J Cantero ◽  
Jeanette E Ruiz
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Chronic Pain Management

scholarly journals Pain Management Strategies and Lessons from the Military: A Narrative Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 261-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
April Hazard Vallerand ◽  
Patricia Cosler ◽  
Jack E. Henningfield ◽  
Pam Galassini
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
General Population ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
The United States ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Chronic Pain Management ◽  
Management Guidelines ◽  
Us Military ◽  
The Us

BACKGROUND: Wounded soldiers often experience substantial pain, which must be addressed before returning to active duty or civilian life. The United States (US) military has instituted several guidelines and initiatives aimed at improving pain management by providing rapid access to medical care, and developing interdisciplinary multimodal pain management strategies based on outcomes observed both in combat and hospital settings.OBJECTIVE: To provide a narrative review regarding US military pain management guidelines and initiatives, which may guide improvements in pain management, particularly chronic pain management and prevention, for the general population.METHODS: A literature review of US military pain management guidelines and initiatives was conducted, with a particular focus on the potential of these guidelines to address shortcomings in chronic pain management in the general population.DISCUSSION: The application of US military pain management guidelines has been shown to improve pain monitoring, education and relief. In addition, the US military has instituted the development of programs and guidelines to ensure proper use and discourage aberrant behaviours with regard to opioid use, because opioids are regarded as a critical part of acute and chronic pain management schemes. Inadequate pain management, particularly inadequate chronic pain management, remains a major problem for the general population in the US. Application of military strategies for pain management to the general US population may lead to more effective pain management and improved long-term patient outcomes.

scholarly journals Diagnosing and Treating Chronic Pain: Are We Doing This Right?

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272110080
Author(s):  
Lisa Carnago ◽  
Amy O’Regan ◽  
Jaime M. Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Shared Responsibility ◽  
Patient Needs ◽  
Chronic Pain Management ◽  
Primary Care Settings ◽  
Provider Perspective ◽  
Competing Priorities

The diagnosis, treatment, and management of chronic pain is complex, nuanced, and challenging in primary care settings. These challenges often give rise to internal provider conflicts around appropriate management strategies, perhaps avoiding diagnosis all together. Factors that contribute to internal provider conflict include knowledge, responsibility, and uncertainties surrounding chronic pain management. This piece acknowledges the complexity and competing priorities of chronic pain management from a provider perspective. We advocate for coordinated and committed care of patients with chronic pain and a sense of shared responsibility among providers to adequately address patient needs.

scholarly journals Ultrasound and management strategies in chronic pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 579-581
Author(s):  
Hanik Badriyah Hidayati
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Medical Advice ◽  
Chronic Pain Management ◽  
The Us ◽  
Keywords Chronic Pain ◽  
Interventional Pain Management

Pain is the most common reason for seeking medical advice. Chronic pain remains a significant major problem. Imaging techniques are essential tools in interventional pain management (IPM). Ultrasound (US) has been comparatively a recent technology and its wider use has and an increased interest in imaging in IPM. This editorial briefly introduces the application of the US in chronic pain management strategies, and highlights its application, benefits, evidence and limitations in IPM. Keywords: Chronic pain; Interventional pain management; Ultrasound; Imaging Citation: Hidayati HB. Ultrasound and management strategies in chronic pain. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2020;24(6):__ Received: 15 September 2020, Reviewed: 26 September 2020, Accepted: 15 November 2020

scholarly journals An Innovative Electronic Health Toolkit (Our Whole Lives for Chronic Pain) to Reduce Chronic Pain in Patients With Health Disparities: Open Clinical Trial

10.2196/14768 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. e14768
Author(s):  
Paula Gardiner ◽  
Salvatore D'Amico ◽  
Man Luo ◽  
Niina Haas
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
Pain Medication ◽  
Chronic Pain Management ◽  
Management Platform ◽  
Electronic Health ◽  
The Impact

Background Chronic pain affects millions of Americans. Our Whole Lives, an electronic health (eHealth) toolkit for Chronic Pain (Our Whole Lives for Chronic Pain [OWLCP]), is a mind-body chronic pain management platform that teaches self-management strategies to reduce pain impact and pain medication use. Objective The primary goal of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of OWLCP in reducing pain impact and pain-related outcomes. Methods We conducted a pre-post clinical study (2 cohorts) to assess the feasibility of OWLCP usage among low-income patients with chronic pain. Outcome data, collected at baseline and 9 weeks, included Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS-29), pain self-efficacy, and pain medication use. In the statistical analysis, we used descriptive statistics, logistic regression, linear regression, and qualitative methods. Results Among the enrolled 43 participants, the average age was 50 years, (39/43) 91% were female, (16/43) 37% were black, and (7/43) 16% were Hispanic. From baseline to follow-up, the PROMIS measures showed a reduction in depression (P=.02), pain interference (P=.003), and average pain impact score (P=.007). Pain self-efficacy increased ((P<.001), whereas opioid use had a 13% reduction (P=.03). Conclusions The eHealth chronic pain management platform, OWLCP, is a potential tool to reduce the impact of chronic pain for low-income racially diverse populations.

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