scholarly journals Expanding the role of Australian pharmacists in community pharmacies in chronic pain management - a narrative review

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1410 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Mishriky ◽  
Ieva Stupans ◽  
Vincent Chan
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Chronic Pain Management

The Role of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Chronic Pain Management: An Assessment of Current Evidence

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shafik Boyaji ◽  
Justin Merkow ◽  
R. Noel M. Elman ◽  
Alan D. Kaye ◽  
R. Jason Yong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Chronic Pain Management

The Role of Childhood and Adulthood Abuse Among Women Presenting for Chronic Pain Management

2001 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen R. Green ◽  
Heather Flowe-Valencia ◽  
Lee Rosenblum ◽  
Alan R. Tait
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Chronic Pain Management

Virtual reality for acute and chronic pain management in adult patients: a narrative review

Anaesthesia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Chuan ◽  
J. J. Zhou ◽  
R. M. Hou ◽  
C. J. Stevens ◽  
A. Bogdanovych
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Chronic Pain Management

Is Neuraxial Clonidine a Safer Alternative to Opioids for Chronic Pain? An Alternative Worth Exploring

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Nagy Mekhail ◽  
Nagy Mekhail ◽  
Shrif Costandi ◽  
Alaa Abd-Elsayed ◽  
Gregory Fiore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Common Side Effect ◽  
Chronic Pain Management ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Levels Of Evidence ◽  
The Past

Objective: Exploring the potential role of clonidine as an alternative to the currently available neuraxial medication options for the management of chronic pain. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted investigating the treatment of chronic pain using clonidine over the past 73 years. A stepwise filtering approach was used to obtain articles addressing neuraxial treatment of chronic pain in adults. Selected articles were assessed for their levels of evidence followed by a discussion of their contribution to the understanding of the role of clonidine in chronic pain management. Results: Out of 1,035 articles that described the administration of clonidine for chronic pain management, seven articles met all of the inclusion criteria. Their levels of evidence ranged from 1a to 4 (Oxford Centre CEBM). Neuraxial administration of clonidine was found to be effective in the treatment of chronic pain, often exhibiting a synergistic effect with other analgesics to provide pain reduction with reduced opioid use. The most common side effect was hypotension, in some cases reported to have been serious. Conclusion: The use of neuraxial clonidine, in either a primary or adjunctive role, appears promising as an effective treatment for chronic pain.

scholarly journals Utilizing Multidisciplinary Medicine in Pain Management: A Narrative Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 369-378
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Key Words Pain ◽  
Health Factors

BACKGROUND: The role of psychological factors influencing chronic pain has been well documented. This review includes a historical perspective and current examination of the literature on psychological and behavioral health characteristics and their influence on chronic pain. OBJECTIVES: To identify psychological and behavioral health factors involved with chronic pain, as well as the challenges and opportunities of integrating multidisciplinary care into a pain management practice. STUDY DESIGN: Narrative review of peer-reviewed literature examining psychological and behavioral health factors associated with poor clinical outcomes with an emphasis on orthopedics. METHODS: The Medline database was reviewed to identify peer-reviewed research that discussed psychological and behavioral health factors relevant to pain management or orthopedics. RESULTS: The evidence provided suggests that these constructs should receive strong consideration when managing chronic pain. The incorporation of such factors may improve patient care and clinical outcomes and reduce total health care costs. LIMITATIONS: This narrative review is not systematic in nature, but rather focused on the impacts on orthopedics and pain management. CONCLUSIONS: Psychological and behavioral health factors should be an integral component of a pain management practice as there is substantial overlap between depression and anxiety with chronic pain. Positive affect, such as resilience, may act as a buffer and confer some protection against the sequelae of chronic pain. There is evidence that psychological screeners offer further insight into the patient condition and would contribute to the treatment plan. The novel role of a behavioral health navigator in a pain management clinic is worthy of further exploration as it has proved beneficial in other chronic health conditions. KEY WORDS: Pain management, chronic pain, psychological, multidisciplinary, behavioral health navigator, resiliency, opioids

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document