It is important
to state and restate that a program should not strive for the eradication
of pain. In chronic pain syndrome, it is not achievable, and programs
or research seeking this outcome fail.
The overall goal for therapy at
the pain center is to help patients take more responsibility for
their own lives and for their health care and help them become more
functional.
- Reducing the misuse of medications and
invasive medical procedures
- Reducing/eliminating the abuse of health
care services for primary pain complaint including fewer hospitalizations
and emergency department visit
- Reducing subjective pain intensity
- Increasing the patient's level of functions
and ability to manage pain and related problems, even if no reduction
in pain intensity is feasible
- Improving and maximizing comfort and
physical activity resulting in a return to functional and productive
life
- Improving flexibility, greater endurance,
and increased strength
- Better functions at home for ADD and
family interaction
- Returning to productive activity at home,
socially and/or at work.
- Returning to employment, training or
educational pursuit.
- Providing useful information to the patient
and professionals involved in the case resolve any medical, or
legal issues
- Lowering costs of maintenance care
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