Pain facilities: A review of their effectiveness and referral selection criteria

This article first provides a definition of a pain facility, then describes types of pain facilities and treatments available at these facilities. In addition, a review of the meta-analytic evidence for the effectiveness of pain facility treatment is provided. Finally, the authors suggest a number o...

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Published in:Current pain and headache reports 1997-06, Vol.1 (2), p.107-115
Main Authors: Fishbain, David A., Cutler, Robert, Rosomoff, Hubert, Steele-Rosomoff, Renee
Format: Article
Language:English
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Pain
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Summary:This article first provides a definition of a pain facility, then describes types of pain facilities and treatments available at these facilities. In addition, a review of the meta-analytic evidence for the effectiveness of pain facility treatment is provided. Finally, the authors suggest a number of criteria by which a physician can make a decision for or against potential referral to a pain facility.
ISSN:1069-5850
1531-3433
1534-3081
DOI:10.1007/BF02938398