Abstract: We aimed in this study to observe and evaluate the role of family physicians in management of pain especially chronic pain in primary care setting, also to review the literature of this topic from different perspectives, such awareness and attitude of physicians in primary care about prescribing medications that for pain management. We searched MEDLINE, Cochrane Database, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and CINAHL from inception through December 2016, using the following terms: “pain” “chronic pain” and “primary care” OR “family practice”. We limited the electronic searches to human subjects and to English language. We attempted to identify additional studies through hand searches of reference lists. Medical care physicians are frequently the first to see a patient with pain, and this group represents the largest population of physicians dealing with these pain patients. PCPs are in a unique position to improve pain management. Without appropriate training, unwillingness to recommend pain medications in the medical care setting is reasonable. These clinicians routinely address complicated and incurable chronic conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes in senior patients. Pain management is intricate and needs knowledge, PCPs can establish the abilities to successfully manage pain.
Keywords: chronic pain, physicians dealing, PCPs.
Title: Overview of Chronic Pain Management in Family Practice
Author: Sarah Mohammed Albassam, Doaa Hussain Alzaher
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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