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Field guide to pain part 2. Developing a plan of care
Yvonne D'Arcy1, Bill McCarberg
1Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD, USA.
The Nurse Practitioner
|October 12, 2005
Summary
This guide offers primary care providers (PCPs) effective pain management strategies, including medication, physical therapy, and behavioral approaches. PCPs can improve patient outcomes by utilizing simple assessment tools and understanding pain medication classes.
Area of Science:
- Pain management
- Primary care medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- The second part of the Field Guide to Pain series.
- Focuses on practical pain management strategies for primary care.
Observation:
- Pain management requires a multimodal approach.
- Primary care providers (PCPs) play a crucial role in pain treatment.
Findings:
- Pharmacological treatments, physical therapy, interventional procedures, and behavioral therapy are effective pain management options.
- Simple assessment tools aid in diagnosing and managing pain.
- Familiarity with various pain medication classes empowers PCPs.
Implications:
- PCPs can effectively manage patients experiencing pain.
- Integrating diverse treatment modalities improves patient care plans.
- Enhanced knowledge of pain management leads to better patient outcomes.
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