Facilitating Improvements in Interprofessional Pain Management
<p>Pain is a global phenomenon in which it has been estimated that 20% of adults and 8% of children suffer from at any one time of whom 10% suffer chronic pain [1,2]. Pain is the leading reason for primary care consultations (80%) and musculoskeletal pain is the commonest reason for work absen...
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Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation - Peertechz Publications,
2014-09-06.
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| Summary: | <p>Pain is a global phenomenon in which it has been estimated that 20% of adults and 8% of children suffer from at any one time of whom 10% suffer chronic pain [1,2]. Pain is the leading reason for primary care consultations (80%) and musculoskeletal pain is the commonest reason for work absenteeism [3,4]. Pain is complex and there are aspects that require better recognition and understanding in order to improve its treatment and management.</p><p><br></p> |
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| DOI: | 10.17352/2455-5487.000006 |