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Author Spotlight: Methodologies and Advancements of Chronic Pain Management Research
Published on: January 5, 2024
Chronic pain: Overlap and specificity in multimorbidity management
Laura Bruggink1, Chris Hayes2, Gali Lawrence3
1MScMed (PMgt), BAppSc (Phty) Hons, APA Titled Pain Physiotherapist, Hunter Integrated Pain Service, NSW. Laura.Bruggink@health.nsw.gov.au.
Background:
Chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) frequently co-occurs with other chronic conditions, resulting in multimorbidity.
Objective:
The aim of this article is to summarise current approaches to CNCP management and explore areas of specificity and overlap with chronic conditions in general.
Discussion:
The biomedical component of the management of chronic conditions may be condition-specific. However, mind-body, connection, activity and nutrition components entail significant overlap and are helpful across conditions. Effective practice avoids overemphasis on medical treatments at the expense of evidence-based, multidimensional lifestyle approaches. CNCP management illustrates the case for reconceptualising chronic condition management using a generic lifestyle-based approach. This capitalises on overlapping treatments, creates system efficiency and allows patients with multimorbidity to be treated more effectively in primary care, with only a small subgroup referred to condition-specific tertiary services.
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