The Health Workforce Delivering Evidence-Based Non-Pharmacological Pain Management


  • Abstract

    Chronic pain is widespread among U.S. adults, and overreliance on
    pharmacological approaches to managing this pain has contributed to the
    nation’s opioid addiction crisis. There is growing recognition of the importance
    of directing patients towards non-pharmacological approaches to manage pain.
    This study describes the health-related occupations that are able to deliver
    evidence-based non-pharmacologic pain management, and how education-,
    policy- and practice-related factors serve as barriers or facilitators to further
    leverage this workforce to effectively help manage chronic pain.


  • Authors:

    Pollack SW, Skillman SM, Frogner BK

  • Journal/Publisher:

    Center for Health Workforce Studies, University of Washington

  • Edition:

    Feb 2020.

  • Documents:

    Full Report
    Policy Brief

  • Citation:

    Pollack SW, Skillman SM, Frogner BK. The Health Workforce Delivering Evidence-Based Non-Pharmacological Pain Management. Center for Health Workforce Studies, University of Washington, Feb 2020.

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