From Awareness to Action: Pathways to Equity in Pain Management
This commentary calls for a shift in the identification, analysis, and treatment of disparities in pain management. We provide context and research that summarize social and structural determinants that contribute to disparities across multiple levels of the pain management continuum. Informed by th...
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Mary Ann Liebert
2023-08-01
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| description | This commentary calls for a shift in the identification, analysis, and treatment of disparities in pain management. We provide context and research that summarize social and structural determinants that contribute to disparities across multiple levels of the pain management continuum. Informed by the evidence, we provide guideposts for mitigating disparities in the assessment, diagnosis, and care provided to those experiencing pain, with a focus on highlighting the specific needs of marginalized communities and the importance of culturally appropriate and context-specific approaches to pain management. This commentary informs efforts to promote equity by identifying areas of concern, guiding interventions, and advocating for policies that aim to eliminate disparities in pain treatment. Researchers, health care providers, and organizations can collectively work to provide equitable culturally sensitive pain management and improve overall patient outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fb56170d23e345eeae79f4dede89dd342023-12-06T16:16:14ZengMary Ann LiebertHealth Equity2473-12422023-08-0110.1089/HEQ.2023.0179From Awareness to Action: Pathways to Equity in Pain ManagementThis commentary calls for a shift in the identification, analysis, and treatment of disparities in pain management. We provide context and research that summarize social and structural determinants that contribute to disparities across multiple levels of the pain management continuum. Informed by the evidence, we provide guideposts for mitigating disparities in the assessment, diagnosis, and care provided to those experiencing pain, with a focus on highlighting the specific needs of marginalized communities and the importance of culturally appropriate and context-specific approaches to pain management. This commentary informs efforts to promote equity by identifying areas of concern, guiding interventions, and advocating for policies that aim to eliminate disparities in pain treatment. Researchers, health care providers, and organizations can collectively work to provide equitable culturally sensitive pain management and improve overall patient outcomes.https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/HEQ.2023.0179 |
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| title | From Awareness to Action: Pathways to Equity in Pain Management |
| title_full | From Awareness to Action: Pathways to Equity in Pain Management |
| title_fullStr | From Awareness to Action: Pathways to Equity in Pain Management |
| title_full_unstemmed | From Awareness to Action: Pathways to Equity in Pain Management |
| title_short | From Awareness to Action: Pathways to Equity in Pain Management |
| title_sort | from awareness to action pathways to equity in pain management |
| url | https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/HEQ.2023.0179 |