Characteristics of frequent users of the emergency department with chronic pain.

Yaadwinder ShergillDanielle RiceCatherine SmythSteve TremblayJennifer NelliRebecca SmallGuy HebertLesley SingerJoshua A RashPatricia A Poulin

Published in: CJEM (2021)

Chronic pain, specifically chronic abdominal pain, is a significant driver of ED visits among patients who frequently use the ED. Interventions to support high-frequency users with chronic pain that take into account the complexity of patient's physical and mental health needs will likely achieve better clinical outcomes and reduce ED utilization.

Keyphrases

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