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Advances in postoperative pain management: the pharmacy perspective
1Department of Pharmacy, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. leslie.schechter@mail.tju.edu
Summary
Pharmacists play a key role in pain management by ensuring compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards and evaluating new analgesic therapies. They also guide the implementation of novel drug delivery systems for improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Health Services Research
- Pain Management
Background:
- The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) sets standards for pain management.
- Effective pain management requires careful consideration of analgesic therapies and delivery systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the pharmacist's role in optimizing analgesic drug therapy.
- To highlight pharmacist contributions to meeting JCAHO pain management standards.
- To outline the evaluation of new analgesic options and pharmacoeconomic analyses.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing published literature and manufacturer data for new analgesics.
- Conducting medication-use evaluations and outcomes research.
- Performing pharmacoeconomic analyses, including cost-effectiveness analysis.
Main Results:
- Pharmacists are crucial for educating staff and patients on pain management.
- Pharmacists monitor compliance with JCAHO pain management standards.
- Pharmacoeconomic analyses, particularly cost-effectiveness, are vital for evaluating new therapies.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists are instrumental in meeting JCAHO pain management requirements.
- Evaluating new analgesic therapies and delivery systems requires comprehensive analysis.
- Novel drug delivery technologies present unique considerations for pharmacists in pain management.