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Individualized care plans reduce frequent emergency department visits for pain

Susan London   |   Clinical Summary   |   31 August 2022
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Takeaway

  • Patients frequently visiting the emergency department (ED) with a chief complaint of pain had a sharp reduction in visits after receiving an individualized care plan.

Why this matters

  • Pain management is challenging in this population.

Key results

  • Most common areas of chronic pain:
    • Abdominal pain, 39%.
    • Back/neck...

          

Topic Challenges

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