Integrative Medicine for the Treatment of Persistent Pain.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to explore the role of integrative health modalities, including massage, in managing persistent pain in primary care settings.
Results Summary
The abstract suggests that integrative health modalities, such as massage, can be safely used and may provide patients with hope and empowerment, but specific results for massage are not detailed.
Population
Patients with persistent pain in primary care settings.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
acupuncture | decrease | persistent pain | patients in the primary care setting | - | can be safely used | #1 |
mind-body medicine | decrease | persistent pain | patients in the primary care setting | - | can be safely used | #2 |
diet and herbs | decrease | persistent pain | patients in the primary care setting | - | can be safely used | #3 |
movement strategies | decrease | persistent pain | patients in the primary care setting | - | can be safely used | #4 |
Integrative health modalities can provide useful tools in the management of persistent pain in the primary care setting. These modalities, such as acupuncture, mind-body medicine, diet and herbs, and movement strategies can be safely used and may provide patients with hope and empowerment. It is highly recommended that the patient work alongside trained professionals for a given modality and/or an interprofessional team.