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OTA 2023: Dedicated Pain Coach for Improving Outcomes In Orthopaedic Trauma Patients

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October 2023

OTA 2023: Dedicated Pain Coach for Improving Outcomes In Orthopaedic Trauma Patients

Vol: 305| Issue: 1| Number:13| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

The Role of a Dedicated Pain Coach in Improving Outcomes Following Orthopaedic Trauma: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Contributing Authors:
JS Aspang ML Schenker N Giordano JL Baker C Holder B Barrell N Cantu

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212 orthopaedic trauma patients were randomized to receive standard pain management tapering or pain management tapering plus the inclusion of a dedicated pain coach as part of the care team. The outcomes of interest included pain scores and opioid consumption, up to 3 months post-operation. The pain coach group had a significantly higher proportion of patients with improved pain compared to the c...

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