Nursing Process Approach to Pain Management for Women with Polysubstance Use

Delving into the complexities of pain management in women with polysubstance use, the focus of this article is on the intersection of chronic pain and mental health. One in 5 adults in the United States experience chronic pain, with women being particularly susceptible. To address these challenges, a careful and patient-centered is crucial. To guide our approach, we utilize the nursing process to address gender-specific factors, which influence substance use disorder, such as trauma, societal stigmas, and pain management. The significance of an interdisciplinary, multimodal approach is essential to achieve effective patient outcomes for women that misuse substances.