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Psychiatric issues in chronic pain.

Michael R Clark¹

¹Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Osler 320, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287-5371, USA. mclark9@jhmi.edu

Current Psychiatry Reports

|May 28, 2009

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Psychiatrists play a crucial role in managing chronic pain by providing expert diagnosis and treatment. Early psychiatric involvement improves patient outcomes in comprehensive pain management.

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Area of Science:

Pain Management
Psychiatry
Healthcare Delivery

Background:

Chronic pain necessitates comprehensive, interdisciplinary care.
The specific contributions of psychiatrists in chronic pain management are often not fully understood.
Early psychiatric intervention is vital for optimizing outcomes in chronic pain patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the essential role of psychiatrists in chronic pain management.
To address deficiencies in current chronic pain care, including diagnostic formulation, psychopathology assessment, and psychopharmacological treatment.
To offer a framework for psychiatric diagnosis and treatment in patients with chronic pain.

Main Methods:

This review synthesizes current knowledge on psychiatric roles in chronic pain.
It examines common shortcomings in the multidisciplinary approach to chronic pain.
The review proposes a structured approach to psychiatric assessment and intervention.

Main Results:

Psychiatrists offer expertise in detailed diagnostic formulation, crucial for complex chronic pain cases.
They can differentiate and address specific psychopathological issues rather than generalizing.
Effective utilization of psychopharmacological treatments by psychiatrists can significantly benefit patients.

Conclusions:

Integrating psychiatrists early into chronic pain care teams is essential for improving patient outcomes.
A structured psychiatric framework enhances the diagnosis and management of chronic pain.
Addressing psychiatric aspects comprehensively leads to more effective chronic pain treatment.