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Chronic pain management needs a patient-centered approach, addressing biopsychosocial needs alongside pain relief. This framework aims to improve pain, function, and self-care for better patient outcomes.

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  • Pain Medicine
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Science

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  • Chronic pain is a prevalent and challenging condition impacting millions.
  • Common comorbidities like depression and insomnia complicate recovery.
  • Current treatments often overemphasize analgesia, neglecting holistic patient needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a framework for managing chronic pain.
  • To introduce patient-centered care options.
  • To improve pain, function, and self-care in chronic pain patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on chronic pain management strategies.
  • Analysis of current treatment gaps.
  • Development of a biopsychosocial framework.

Main Results:

  • Identified overemphasis on curative treatments.
  • Highlighted underemphasis on patient's biopsychosocial needs.
  • Proposed a patient-centered approach as a key strategy.

Conclusions:

  • A patient-centered framework is essential for effective chronic pain management.
  • Addressing biopsychosocial factors alongside pain is crucial for recovery.
  • This approach can lead to significant improvements in patient function and self-care.