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Regulatory issues in pain management.

D E Joranson1, J W Berger

  • 1Pain and Policy Studies Group, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA.

Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association (Washington, D.C. : 1996)
|October 13, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Untreated pain remains a significant public health issue. Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving chronic pain management and palliative care through opioid analgesic initiatives.

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Pharmacists' knowledge of and attitudes toward opioid pain medications in relation to federal and state policies.

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Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Public Health
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Undertreatment of pain is a persistent public health concern.
  • Opioid analgesics are vital for managing chronic pain and in palliative care.
  • Healthcare professionals, particularly pharmacists, are essential in addressing this issue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the public health problem of undertreated pain.
  • To emphasize the essential role of opioid analgesics in pain management.
  • To encourage pharmacist involvement in improving pain management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on pain management and opioid analgesics.
  • Analysis of the public health implications of undertreated pain.
  • Discussion of pharmacist roles in pain management initiatives.

Main Results:

  • Pain undertreatment is a widespread and serious public health problem.
  • Opioid analgesics are indispensable for effective chronic pain and palliative care.
  • Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to enhance pain management outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing undertreated pain requires a multi-faceted approach.
  • Optimizing the use of opioid analgesics is key to effective pain relief.
  • Active pharmacist engagement is critical for improving patient care in pain management.

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