124 research outputs found
Psychosocial treatment of pain at general practitioners and in specialist pain treatment units
No full textPatients with complex chronic pain conditions are often difficult to treat with analgesia alone. Psychosocial intervention is needed to help them gain control and find an appropriate level of activity. This article summarizes the possibilities of psychosocial treatment of pain patients at the general practitioners and in specialist units of multidisciplinary pain treatment. The theoretical frame used is cognitive behavioural therapy. In practice, psychoeducation, mindfulness, and relaxation exercises are introduced to the patients to help them with daily life activity and work.</p
Psychosocial treatment of pain at general practitioners and in specialist pain treatment units
No full textPatients with complex chronic pain conditions are often difficult to treat with analgesia alone. Psychosocial intervention is needed to help them gain control and find an appropriate level of activity. This article summarizes the possibilities of psychosocial treatment of pain patients at the general practitioners and in specialist units of multidisciplinary pain treatment. The theoretical frame used is cognitive behavioural therapy. In practice, psychoeducation, mindfulness, and relaxation exercises are introduced to the patients to help them with daily life activity and work.</p
Pharmacological treatment of chronic non-cancer pain
No full text19% of the grown-up Danish population suffer from a chronic pain condition. Most patients are treated by general practitioners (GPs), and only a smaller group need specialist treatment. This article goes through the pharmacological possibilities available with a special focus on treatment by GPs. For chronic pain as fibromyalgia and low back pain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and paracetamol are not recommended on a regular basis. The main pharmacological treatment is tricyclic antidepressants and gabapentinoids. If opioids are needed, long acting drugs are preferred
A comparison of TCA (amitriptyline/nortriptyline) and venlafaxine in the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain
No full textA comparison of TCA (amitriptyline/nortriptyline) and venlafaxine in the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain
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