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Program for managing chronic pain. I. Program description and characteristics of patients
Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|July 1, 1976
Summary
This study evaluated a multidisciplinary pain management program for treatment-resistant patients. Over half of participants showed significant improvement, highlighting the program
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Behavioral Medicine
- Psychological Health
Background:
- Treatment-resistant pain presents significant challenges in patient management.
- Patients often exhibit long-standing pain, multiple failed treatments, and medication dependency.
- Associated factors include intellectual decline and psychological deviance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive pain management program.
- To identify challenges in managing patients with complex, treatment-resistant pain.
Main Methods:
- A multidisciplinary program incorporating behavior modification, physical therapy, medication management, and counseling.
- Evaluation of the first 50 patients with chronic, treatment-resistant pain.
Main Results:
- Fifty-four percent of patients experienced moderate to marked improvement.
- Common management issues included patient acceptance, drug-seeking behavior, and complicating psychopathology or physical disorders.
Conclusions:
- A multidisciplinary approach can yield significant improvements for patients with treatment-resistant pain.
- Addressing psychological and social factors is crucial for successful pain management.