Chronic noncancer pain management: Integration of a nurse-led program in primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Problem addressed

Chronic noncancer pain is often excessively managed with medications (most notably opioids) instead of nonpharmacologic options or multidisciplinary care-the gold standards.

Objective of program

To offer an effective alternative to pharmacologic management of chronic noncancer pain in primary care.

Program description

Patients 18 years of age or older with chronic noncancer pain were referred by family physicians or nurse practitioners in a family health team (outpatient, multidisciplinary clinic) in Ottawa, Ont. A registered nurse used the Pain Explanation and Treatment Diagram with patients, taught self-management skills (related to habits [smoking, consumption of alcohol, diet], exercise, sleep, ergonomics, and psychosocial factors), and referred

SUBMITTER: Assefa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10030130 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature