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Leslie Fish1, Bruce D Nicholson
1Pharmacy Services, Fallon Community Health Plan, Worcester, MA 01609, USA. leslie.fish@fchp.org
American Journal of Therapeutics
|January 8, 2009
Summary
This review discusses the economic aspects of pain management, emphasizing cost-effective and evidence-based strategies for payers and clinicians. It highlights the need for responsible medication use to ensure successful clinical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Health Economics
- Pain Management
- Clinical Outcomes
Background:
- Payers and clinicians aim for successful pain management outcomes.
- Concerns exist regarding therapy costs and managing side effects.
- Balancing clinical efficacy with economic responsibility is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the economic implications of pain management.
- To advocate for clinically and economically responsible care delivery.
- To address medication value and judicious use of expensive treatments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on pain management economics.
- Analysis of cost-effectiveness in pain therapy.
- Examination of evidence-based treatment guidelines.
Main Results:
- Pain management presents significant economic challenges for payers.
- Cost-effective strategies are essential for sustainable pain care.
- Evidence-based guidelines can optimize treatment value.
Conclusions:
- Integrating economic considerations into pain management is vital.
- Judicious use of expensive medications is necessary.
- Adherence to evidence-based guidelines promotes responsible and effective pain care.
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