Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Chronic pain management is a complicated field that frequently calls for the fusion of numerous clinical, psychosocial and financial aspects. Primary care physicians, or PCPs, are frequently at the forefront of managing long‐term pain and are frequently the ones to start pharmacological pain relief treatments. Little is currently known about PCPs' approaches to treating pain. The knowledge determination and adherence to evidence‐based guidelines were assessed based on the survey replies. When it was feasible, answers to the evidence‐based knowledge questions were classified as true or false if well‐defined knowledge material was found in peer‐reviewed sources. The majority of the sample was comprised of middle‐aged, male physicians with an average of 19 years in practice, primarily practicing in suburban settings treating an average of 20 chronic pain patients a week. In descending order osteoarthritis, back and neuropathic pain were the most common pain states treated. Only 68% of respondents referred to pain management guidelines. This study sheds light on the methods PCPs use to treat chronic pain and identifies areas that need more education. The report also outlines the significance of raising patient awareness of chronic pain management.
How to cite this article:
J. Gayathri and M.K. Suresh. Assessment of Chronic Pain Management in Primary Care Settings.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.10.503.508
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.10.503.508