Role of pain management programmes in chronic pain
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Role of pain management programmes in chronic pain

Laura Dopson Clinical nurse specialist, Pain management, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London

Many people in the UK experience chronic pain. This can have a huge effect on a person’s life, including their mood, work and family. Pain management programmes are proving effective in helping people to cope with pain and improve their quality of life.

Nursing Standard. 25, 13, 35-40. doi: 10.7748/ns2010.12.25.13.35.c8120

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laura.dopson@rmh.nhs.uk

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