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A district general hospital pain management programme. First year experiences and outcomes
F E Luscombe1, L Wallace, J Williams
1Pain Clinic, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro.
Anaesthesia
|February 1, 1995
Summary
A multidisciplinary pain management program significantly improved outcomes for chronic non-malignant pain patients unresponsive to interventional medicine. The program reduced depression, anxiety, and disability, while increasing patient satisfaction and decreasing medication use.
Area of Science:
- Pain Medicine
- Rehabilitation
- Psychology
Background:
- Chronic non-malignant pain affects many patients, often inadequately managed by interventional medicine alone.
- A need exists for effective, non-interventional treatment strategies for persistent pain conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary pain management program for patients with chronic non-malignant pain.
- To assess improvements in psychological, functional, and medication-related outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Establishment of a pain management program in a District General Hospital.
- Assessment of depression, anxiety, disability, pain locus of control, illness behavior, and patient satisfaction.
- Longitudinal evaluation of outcome measures before and after program participation.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant improvements were observed in depression, anxiety, disability, pain locus of control, and illness behavior.
- Patient satisfaction with the pain management program was high.
- Marked decreases in the consumption of analgesics and sedative drugs were noted.
Conclusions:
- A multidisciplinary pain management program offers a cost-effective and constructive approach for patients with chronic non-malignant pain.
- The program demonstrates efficacy in improving patient well-being and reducing reliance on pharmacological interventions.
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