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Pain centers--organization and outcome.

S V Vasudevan1, N T Lynch

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, St Joseph's Hospital, Milwaukee, WI 53210.

The Western Journal of Medicine
|May 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Identifying the right pain treatment center can be challenging. Comprehensive multidisciplinary pain centers effectively reduce disability and boost productivity in patients with chronic pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Healthcare Services Research

Background:

  • Pain treatment centers vary significantly in complexity and services offered.
  • Patients and primary care physicians struggle to select appropriate pain centers for specific conditions.
  • The International Association for the Study of Pain has proposed guidelines and accreditation for pain centers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different pain center models.
  • To highlight the benefits of comprehensive, multidisciplinary pain centers.
  • To inform patient and physician choices regarding pain treatment facilities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of outcome studies from various pain centers.
  • Analysis of treatment programs reported in the literature.
  • Focus on the rehabilitation medicine approach within multidisciplinary settings.

Main Results:

  • Outcome studies on pain centers show a wide range of reported treatment programs.
  • Comprehensive multidisciplinary pain centers demonstrate significant positive outcomes.
  • The rehabilitation medicine approach is a key component of effective pain management.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive multidisciplinary pain centers are effective in reducing patient disability.
  • These centers enhance the productivity of individuals suffering from chronic, disabling pain.
  • Standardized approaches and clear guidelines are needed to improve patient navigation of pain treatment services.

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