title: Considerations for neuropathic pain conditions in life care planning.
abstract: Significant progress has been made in assessing and managing neuropathic pain. Newer, more effective treatments with minimal side effects are available. Despite advances in treatments, neuropathic pain remains a multifaceted phenomenon that can be difficult to alleviate. Diagnosis, mechanisms of injury, and treatment recommendations are critical components of life care plans for patients with neuropathic pain. A clear understanding of the underlying issues and careful coordination with neurologists and other treatment providers are key to providing optimal life care plans. Understanding that pain treatments vary over time and by individual patient is integral to comprehensive life care planning.
authors.affiliation: OSC Vocational Systems, Inc, Bothell, 10132 Northeast 185th Street, WA 98011, USA. judith@osc-voc.com
authors.forename: Judith P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Parker
authors.forename: Simone P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Javaher
authors.forename: Frank K
authors.initials: FK
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: Gregory T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Carter
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019090:Case Management; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics
keywords: Autonomic; Chronic pain; Life care plan; Neuralgia; Neuropathic; Peripheral; Psychogenic