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Refractory chronic pain.

Michael R Clark1, Todd S Cox

  • 1Adolf Meyer Chronic Pain Treatment Programs, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. mrclark@jhmi.edu

The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|March 27, 2002
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Refractory chronic pain management requires a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach. Psychiatrists play a key role, integrating patient-specific factors for effective treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Pain Management
  • Interdisciplinary Care

Background:

  • Refractory chronic pain presents a significant public health challenge.
  • Current treatment approaches often fall short, leading to patient frustration.
  • Physicians across specialties can contribute, but psychiatrists are central to care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to managing refractory chronic pain.
  • To highlight the leading role of psychiatrists in treating these complex cases.
  • To emphasize the importance of individualized, formulation-driven treatment plans.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing an interdisciplinary formulation framework.
  • Integrating patient-specific diagnoses and their interactions.

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  • Considering the whole person, including life events, vulnerabilities, strengths, choices, and diseases.
  • Re-evaluating overlooked factors when initial treatments fail.

    • Main Results:

    • A comprehensive approach enhances treatment success opportunities.
    • Patient-centered formulation directs rational treatment pathways.
    • Investigating diagnostic linkages within a holistic framework is crucial.
    • Persistent suffering necessitates consideration of previously overlooked factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful refractory chronic pain treatment requires a holistic, interdisciplinary strategy.
    • Psychiatrists are pivotal in leading comprehensive care models.
    • Individualized treatment plans, considering the entire patient, are essential for managing persistent pain and suffering.