Pain management in occupational health: a guide for non-narcotic pain relief

Narcotic pain management is currently a topic of concern in the United States; the latest concerns are both legal and ethical. Narcotics are frequently prescribed medications that, when improperly used or supervised, can cause death. Legal concerns include prescribing narcotics without performing de...

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Published in:AAOHN journal 2012-12, Vol.60 (12), p.525-530
Main Authors: Ferriolo, Angela E, Conlon, Helen Acree
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analgesics
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic - therapeutic use
Back pain
Chronic pain
Education, Nursing, Continuing
Humans
Insomnia
Narcotics
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Nursing
Occupational health
Occupational Health Nursing - methods
Occupational Health Nursing - standards
Pain management
Pain Management - methods
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Substance abuse treatment
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Summary:Narcotic pain management is currently a topic of concern in the United States; the latest concerns are both legal and ethical. Narcotics are frequently prescribed medications that, when improperly used or supervised, can cause death. Legal concerns include prescribing narcotics without performing detailed health-related evaluations, not recognizing those seeking drugs for personal recreational use, and clients diverting drugs to others for financial gain. Injured workers need to have pain controlled and be mentally safe to perform their job duties. This article identifies types of pain, comorbidities, and alternative methods of pain management beyond narcotic therapy, as well as discusses guidelines used to initiate narcotic therapy when needed.
ISSN:2165-0799
2165-0969
DOI:10.3928/21650799-20121128-74