Pain medicine : the official journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine
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Meta Analysis
Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Electrolysis for Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
To evaluate the effects of ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis alone or as an adjunct to other interventions on pain and pain-related disability for musculoskeletal pain conditions. ⋯ Moderate evidence suggests positive effects of ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis for pain and pain-related disability in musculoskeletal pain conditions relative to a comparison group in the short term, midterm, and long term.
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To identify factors that influence or interfere with referrals by primary care providers (PCPs) to a pharmacist-led telephone-based program to assist patients undergoing opioid tapering. The Support Team Onsite Resource for Management of Pain (STORM) program provides individualized patient care and supports PCPs in managing opioid tapers. ⋯ PCPs recognized that STORM supported patient safety and reduced clinician burden. Utilization of the program could be improved through ongoing PCP education about the service and consistent co-location of STORM pharmacists within primary care clinics.