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Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Biopsychosocial Health

Background:

  • Acute pain is influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors.
  • These factors impact pain perception, behavior, coping, and treatment success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of the Biopsychosocial Model for Acute Pain.
  • To optimize multimodal pain care and interdisciplinary team coordination.

Main Methods:

  • Framework analysis of biopsychosocial factors in acute pain.
  • Integration of biological, psychological, and social elements in pain management.

Main Results:

  • Biopsychosocial factors significantly shape the acute pain experience.
  • The Biopsychosocial Model provides a framework for effective pain management.

Conclusions:

  • Adopting a biopsychosocial approach improves acute pain management.
  • This model enhances patient function, recovery, and quality of life.