Development of a nurse-led chronic pain clinic in UK primary care

Int J Clin Pract. 2002 Jan-Feb;56(1):21-5.

Abstract

We describe the development of an innovative, nurse-led chronic pain clinic in primary care. Benefit of the structured intervention was seen in terms of overall patient pain (as measured by the short form McGill-Melzack pain scale) with no overall impact on drug costs. A significant proportion (54%) of patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were deemed to be at risk of gastropathy and in need of gastroprotection as defined by the clinic protocol. Areas worthy of further study are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Humans
  • Northern Ireland
  • Nurse Administrators*
  • Pain / nursing*
  • Pain Clinics / organization & administration*
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Pilot Projects
  • Primary Health Care / organization & administration*
  • Program Development / methods*