EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING CHRONIC PAIN IN PATIENTS: A REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVIDENCE

Author Name: 1. Yogesh Panchal, 2. Dr Archana Pardeshi, 3. Ashish Kumar Singhal, 4. Himanshu Soni, 5. Gajendra Singh, 6. Dr.G.Gomathy, 7. Neha Shhroye, 8. Neha Thakur, 9. Priyanka Padmakar Thorat

Volume/Issue: 05/04

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2024-97447979/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Associate Professor, MLB Govt. Paramedical Training College, Jhansi, India.
2. Principal, Dr BB Khaladkar B.Sc. Nursing College, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
3. Associate Professor cum Principal, S. TECH College Of Nursing Bhilwara, India.
4. Tutor, College of Nursing, Autonomous State Medical College, Firozabad, U.P., India.
5. Associate professor, Shree Devbhoomi institute of education sciences and technology Dehradun, India.
6. Principal, Welfare Institute of Nursing and Midwifery, India.
7. Nursing Tutor, Maharishi Dayanand Institute of Nursing, Chaudarywas, Hisar, India.
8. Nursing Tutor, Maharishi Dayanand Institute of Nursing, Chaudharywas, Hisar, India.
9. Lecturer, Vasantrao Naik Institute of Nursing, Jalna, India.

ABSTRACT

Chronic pain affects millions worldwide, significantly impacting quality of life and healthcare utilization. This systematic review aims to synthesize current evidence on effective strategies for managing chronic pain. A comprehensive search of English-language studies published between 2010 and 2022 was conducted using electronic databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus. The review highlights the importance of multimodal pain management, combining pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, as well as interdisciplinary approaches integrating physical therapy, psychology, and pain self-management. Emerging therapies, such as cannabinoids and gene therapy, and personalized pain management using genomics and biomarkers, demonstrate promise. The findings emphasize the need for individualized treatment plans, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education and empowerment. This review provides healthcare providers with evidence-based guidance for optimizing chronic pain management. Chronic pain significantly impacts quality of life and healthcare utilization. This systematic review synthesizes evidence on effective strategies for managing chronic pain. The review highlights multimodal pain management, interdisciplinary approaches, and emerging therapies. Findings emphasize individualized treatment plans, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education. This review provides evidence-based guidance for optimizing chronic pain management, improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Chronic pain is a complex and debilitating condition affecting millions worldwide, resulting in significant impairments to quality of life and increased healthcare utilization. Effective management requires a comprehensive approach. This systematic review aims to synthesize current evidence on effective strategies for managing chronic pain, improving patient outcomes and quality of life. The review highlights the effectiveness of multimodal approaches, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, interdisciplinary care, and emerging therapies such as cannabinoids and gene therapy. By providing evidence-based guidance, this review informs healthcare providers on developing individualized treatment plans, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and empowering patients to manage chronic pain effectively, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Key words: Chronic Pain, Pain Management, Multimodal Therapy, Interdisciplinary Care, Patient-Cantered Care