This book is a 'must have' resource in every physician clinician practice setting.--Martin
Grabois M.D. Professor of PM&R Baylor College of Medicine Houston TX.Dr. Vasudevan draws
upon an accumulated reservoir of clinical expertise to provide readers with an up-to-date and
highly readable guide to multidisciplinary pain management. . . . If only this book was
available years ago--Francis J. Keefe PhD. Professor of Psychology Psychiatry and
Anesthesiology Duke University Durham NC. This practical volume brings multidisciplinary
innovations to the treatment of chronic pain. It argues expertly for the benefits of a
biopsychosocial approach over current pain treatments more suited to acute care. The author's
insights into the complexity of chronic pain and critiques of common but inconsistent
unimodality pain management methods underscore the need for targeted multi-disciplinary pain
programs. Among a wealth of useful clinical nuggets readers will find guidance on adding
virtual support to a pain management team details on ways patients can take an active role in
dealing with their chronic pain and the original concept of the back attack.Included in the
coverage:Pain theories and factors behind chronic pain-its application in treatment.Cognitive
behavioral coping strategies.Treatments that have questionable or controversial
evidence.Evaluation of disability in patients with chronic pain.Creating a virtual
multidisciplinary team.Common pain problems: low back pain complex regional pain syndrome
myofascial pain syndrome fibromyalgia.Multidisciplinary Pain Management will enhance the work
of diverse practitioners including health and clinical psychologists family and other primary
care physicians psychiatrists occupational and physical therapists and rehabilitation
specialists.
