Journal article
Chronic Pain in the Emergency Department: A Pilot Mixed‐Methods Cross‐Sectional Study Examining Patient Characteristics and Reasons for Presentations
Abstract
Background. Chronic pain (CP) accounts for 10-16% of emergency department (ED) visits, contributing to ED overcrowding and leading to adverse events. Objectives. To describe patients with CP attending the ED and identify factors contributing to their visit. Methods. We used a mixed-method design combining interviews and questionnaires addressing pain, psychological distress, signs of opioid misuse, and disability. Participants were adults who …
Authors
Poulin PA; Nelli J; Tremblay S; Small R; Caluyong MB; Freeman J; Romanow H; Stokes Y; Carpino T; Carson A
Journal
Pain Research and Management, Vol. 2016, No. 1,
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
2016
DOI
10.1155/2016/3092391
ISSN
1203-6765