Chronic Pain Management: Guidelines for Multidisciplinary Program Development

by Schatman; Michael E.

• ISBN13: 9781420045123
• ISBN10: 1420045121
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-07-26
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

This reference is the most comprehensive textbook to date on the multidisciplinary approach to chronic pain management.  Written by an illustrious group of contributors, this source serves as a must-have armamentarium of guidelines for the development of a successful multidisciplinary chronic pain management program within the context of current medical and insurance reimbursement climates.  The only source to offer these strategies, backed by the American Academy of Pain Management, this reference will help readers understand the benefits of multidisciplinary chronic pain management and help them apply these techniques to their clinic for effective, consistent, and financially viable patient care.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. iii
Preface	p. v
Contributors	p. xi
Historical/Empirical Support
Brief History of Multidisciplinary Management of Chronic Pain, 1900-2000	p. 1
Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness Treatment for Chronic Pain: An Analysis and Evidence-Based Synthesis	p. 15
"Carving-Out" Services from Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Management Programs: Negative Impact on Therapeutic Efficacy	p. 39
Multidisciplinary Treatment as an Alternative to Less Effective Approaches
Problems with Chronic Opioid Therapy and the Need for a Multidisciplinary Approach	p. 49
Chronic Pain Management as an Alternative to Spine Surgery	p. 65
Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine into Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Treatment	p. 75
The Impact of Interventional Approaches when used Within the Context of Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Management	p. 101
The People Treated (or Not) Through Multidisciplinary Programs
Who Can Help Me? A Chronic Pain Patient's View of Multidisciplinary Treatment	p. 117
Multidisciplinary Treatment of Chronic Pain in Vulnerable Populations	p. 129
Program Development: Clinical
Developing an Interdisciplinary Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Management Program: Nuts and Bolts	p. 151
Approaches to Psychological Assessment Prior to Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Management	p. 173
Program Development Administrative
Development of Policies and Procedures: Assurance of Consistent Chronic Pain Management Practice	p. 189
Evaluating Outcomes in the Interdisciplinary Treatment of Chronic Pain: A Guide for Practicing Clinicians	p. 203
Chronic Pain Management Program Accreditation: Providing Standards for Excellence	p. 221
Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Treatment: Minimizing Financial Risk	p. 241
Chronic Pain Management in the Era of Managed Care	p. 263
Index	p. 275
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