Randomized controlled pilot study of an educational video plus telecare for the early outpatient management of musculoskeletal pain among older emergency department patients

Randomized controlled pilot study of an educational video plus telecare for the early outpatient management of musculoskeletal pain among older emergency department patients

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal pain is a common reason for emergency department (ED) visits. Following discharge from the ED, patients, particularly older patients, often have difficulty controlling their pain and managing analgesic side effects. We conducted a pilot study of an educational vid...

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Main Authors: Timothy F. Platts-Mills, Allison G. Hollowell, Gary F. Burke, Sheryl Zimmerman, Joseph A. Dayaa, Benjamin R. Quigley, Montika Bush, Morris Weinberger, Mark A. Weaver
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Musculoskeletal pain
Geriatrics
Emergency medicine
Pain
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-2403-8

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