title: Treatment of chronic pain syndrome.
abstract: We address the psychological and pharmacological treatment of chronic pain syndrome. The commonly used pain management protocols in each area are described. Psychological management procedures that are covered include relaxation methods, patient education, cognitive therapy techniques, and patient compliance enhancement. Concerning pharmacological management, the World Health Organization ladder analgesic guidelines are described, as well as adjunct medications, such as antidepressants, anxiolytics, and hypnotics.
authors.affiliation: Psychological Services, New Jersey Spine Institute, Bedminster, USA.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Weitz
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Witt
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Greenfield
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000145:classification / Q000523:psychology; D059408:Pain Management; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics