Frequency and characteristics of patient exclusion criteria in Canadian multidisciplinary pain treatment facilities: a cross-sectional study.

Lise DassieuManon ChoinièreLaurence Saint-JeanFiona WebsterPhilip PengNorm BuckleyIan GilronOwen WilliamsonG Allen FinleyKrista BaergAudrée Janelle-MontcalmMaria HudspithAline BoulangerTania Di RennaHoward IntraterBrenda LauJohn Pereira

Published in: Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie (2022)

Multidisciplinary pain treatment facility exclusion criteria are most likely to affect CP patients living with complex pain issues and psychosocial vulnerabilities. Policy efforts are needed to support Canadian MPTFs in contributing to equitable access to pain management.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
neuropathic pain
end stage renal disease
mental health
newly diagnosed
healthcare
public health
ejection fraction
quality improvement
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
peritoneal dialysis
spinal cord
combination therapy
case report
postoperative pain