Category: Chronic Pain

Table of Contents Introduction Opioid Therapy Spinal Cord Stimulation Medical Marijuana Conclusion References Introduction Chronic pain is a widespread medical problem that affects patients quality of life and often causes disability. While eliminating the cause of chronic pain is often not possible, managing chronic pain using various treatment options can reduce the effect of the…

Chronic pain accompanying a variety of conditions is an important issue when it comes to the provision of healthcare services. In order to deal with it, doctors traditionally prescribe opioid analgesics or, in other words, painkillers, and this method has both benefits and drawbacks (Volkow et al., 2018). It is advantageous mostly from the point…

Table of Contents Chosen POI Research Planning Theory and Knowledge References Chosen POI The population of interest selected for this paper includes patients on chronic pain management. Such patients represent a significant population whose issues are numerous and complex. In particular, in the sphere of caring and treatments for patients with chronic pain, there are…

Table of Contents The Use of Opioid Buprenorphine Cannabis and Cannabinoids for Chronic Pain Treatment Non-pharmacological Chronic Pain Treatment Conclusions References Pain is a vital sign that serves to indicate malfunctions and calls to take measures. Chronic pain differs in this aspect, as it does not complete a protective function. This syndrome is one of…

Chronic pain can originate from any part of the body, including the brain and the spinal cord. The probability of effectively treating such pain is low. Depending on its origin, for instance, nerves or tissues, health specialists may recommend non-opioid treatment to persons with chronic pain. Managing chronic pain is an effective way of boosting…

The investigators are interested in the evaluation of alternative treatments for managing chronic pain in various groups of patients. The topicality of this issue comes from the growing concerns about traditional opioid therapy and multiple negative aspects. That is why, Penney, Ritenbaugh, DeBar, Elder, and Deyo (2016) conduct a qualitative study aimed at the evaluation…

Table of Contents Methods Results Discussion Conclusion References Chronic pain can be a significant burden on patients having various health disparities, including cancer and neurological disorders. In this paper, chronic pain will be defined as the symptoms that last for longer than three months or exceed the standard period for tissue healing (Hilton et al.,…

Broad Topic Area/Title The use of opioid and nonopioid medications in chronic pain treatment. Problem Statement The evidence regarding the impact of opioid treatment in comparison to nonopioid drugs for chronic pain is lacking. Purpose Statement To compare the pain-relieving effects of opioid and nonopioid medications for patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis as well…

Chronic pain accompanying a variety of conditions is an important issue when it comes to the provision of healthcare services. In order to deal with it, doctors traditionally prescribe opioid analgesics or, in other words, painkillers, and this method has both benefits and drawbacks (Volkow et al., 2018). It is advantageous mostly from the point…

Introduction The problem of this study is the challenges for nurse practitioners associated with pain management in primary care settings. The topic of pain management and the difficulties associated with it are underexplored. Pain is the primary reason for individuals to seek care providers help. Nahin, Boineau, Khalsa, Stussman, and Weber (2016) note that in…