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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedMakris UE, Abrams RC, Gurland B
Management of persistent pain in the older patient: a clinical review.
The purpose of this study was to 1.) Describe barriers to the management of persistent pain among older adults; 2.) Summarize current management approaches, including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic modalities; 3.) Present rehabilitative approaches; and 4.) Highlight aspects of the patient-physician relationship that can help to improve treatment outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS020648.
Citation: Makris UE, Abrams RC, Gurland B .
Management of persistent pain in the older patient: a clinical review.
JAMA 2014 Aug 27;312(8):825-36. doi: 10.1001/jama.2014.9405..
Keywords: Care Management, Chronic Conditions, Elderly, Medication, Treatments