Integrative Pain Management

• Autores: Robert Alan Bonakdar
• Localización: Medical clinics of North America, ISSN 0025-7125, Vol. 101, Nº. 5, 2017 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Complementary and Integrative Medicine), págs. 987-1004
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Chronic pain is one of the most common conditions seen in the clinic, and it is often one of the most frustrating for both clinicians and patients. This condition stems from common comorbidities, including depression, insomnia, fatigue, and physical deconditioning, which often create barriers to recovery. In addition, chronic pain has had divergent approaches for treatment, including an overemphasis on analgesia and curative treatments while underemphasizing the biopsychosocial needs of those in pain. This article attempts to provide an initial framework for approaching those in pain and initiating patient-centered options to support improvements in pain, function, and self-care.