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A multidisciplinary approach to nonpharmacologic pain management
1Department of Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA 19131-1693, USA. barbarago@pcom.edu
The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
|October 3, 2002
Summary
A multidisciplinary pain management team offers optimal comprehensive care. This approach integrates medical and psychological interventions, focusing on nonpharmacologic strategies like cognitive-behavioral therapy for effective pain control.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Psychology
- Medical Treatment
Background:
- The biopsychosocial model is crucial for understanding pain.
- Comprehensive pain treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach.
- Nonpharmacologic interventions are key components of pain management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the effectiveness of multidisciplinary pain management teams.
- To emphasize the role of the biopsychosocial model in pain assessment and treatment.
- To outline structured nonpharmacologic pain management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a biopsychosocial model for pain assessment.
- Implementing a structured approach to nonpharmacologic pain management.
- Integrating medical and psychological interventions.
Main Results:
- Multidisciplinary teams provide optimal comprehensive pain treatment.
- Nonpharmacologic modalities empower patients in pain management.
- Recommended nonpharmacologic treatments include relaxation, biofeedback, hypnosis, imagery, and CBT.
Conclusions:
- Multidisciplinary pain management teams are optimal for patient care.
- The biopsychosocial model guides effective pain assessment and treatment.
- Structured nonpharmacologic interventions are vital for pain control.