Pain Management: Contributions from Social Worker, Pharmacists, Psychologists, Paramedics and Medical Administration. A New Appraisal

  • Sultan Bin Ayed Bin Nahed Al Otaibi Et al.
Keywords: Pain management, multidisciplinary approach, social workers, pharmacists, psychologists, paramedics, medical administration, patient-centered care, chronic pain, acute pain

Abstract

Pain management is a multidimensional challenge that requires the collaboration of various healthcare professionals to provide effective, patient-centered care. This article explores the integrated roles of social workers, pharmacists, psychologists, paramedics, and medical administrators in pain management. Social workers address the social determinants of health that may exacerbate pain, while pharmacists ensure the safe and effective use of medications. Psychologists provide interventions to help patients cope with the emotional and cognitive aspects of pain, and paramedics deliver crucial pain relief in emergency situations. Medical administrators coordinate resources and policies to support multidisciplinary efforts. Together, these professionals form a cohesive system that enhances pain management outcomes and improves the quality of life for patients.

Author Biography

Sultan Bin Ayed Bin Nahed Al Otaibi Et al.

Sultan Bin Ayed Bin Nahed Al Otaibi,1 Adel Mutlaq Fehaid Almutairi,2 Tareq Abdullah Saeed Alshahrani,3 Abdulaziz Saeed Mohammed ‎‏Al-Ghamdi,4 Muhannad Hadi Alanzi,5 Ghaleb Rased Seneadah Almutairi,6 Nimer Bin Adwan Al-Harbi,7 Hussein Mohsen Khaloufah Al-Harthi,8 Bader Hamad Sultan Alosaimi,9 Ayidh Dakhilallah Alsubaie,10 Bandar Farhan Subhan Al-Fifi,11 Faisal Hussein Albaqami,12 Fahad Abdu Ahmed Asiri,13 Naif Ahmed Al-Qarni,14 Mesfr Saeed Alhlafe15
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15-Ministry Of Defense Riyadh Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
13-Ministry Of Defense Najran Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

Published
2024-02-04
Section
Regular Issue