Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for interdisciplinary rehabilitation of chronic nonmalignant pain syndrome patients

Steven H. Sanders*, Robert N Harden, Peter J. Vicente

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Abstract

This is an update to evidence-based practice guidelines for chronic nonmalignant pain syndrome patients first published in 1995 and revised in 1999. The current guidelines recommend interdisciplinary-focused rehabilitation, which is goal-directed and time-limited. Emphasis is placed on educating patients in active self-management techniques that stress maximizing function. Integrated treatment involving medical, psychological/behavioral, physical/occupational therapy, and disability/vocational interventions are recommended on an outpatient basis whenever clinically possible. Patient selection criteria are delineated. Updated references providing evidence-based support for the recommendations are provided, including the use of opioids and sedative-hypnotic medications, injection and block procedures, acupuncture, implantable spinal infusion and stimulation devices, and other invasive spinal surgery procedures such as intradiscal electrothermal therapy. Guideline integration and early detection and intervention with chronic pain syndrome patients are encouraged.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)303-315
Number of pages13
JournalPain Practice
Volume5
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2005

Keywords

  • Chronic pain
  • Evidence based
  • Pain rehabilitation
  • Practice guidelines

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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