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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) 2/2011

01-06-2011 | Original Article

Chronic pain practice by consultant anaesthetists in the Republic of Ireland

Authors: N. Alaouabda, D. Harmon

Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) | Issue 2/2011

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Abstract

Background

To date, there is no information on anaesthetists’ practice of chronic pain management in the Republic of Ireland.

Aims

To describe the pattern of chronic pain practice (CPP) among consultant anaesthetists in Ireland.

Methods

A detailed questionnaire was sent to all consultant anaesthetists in the Republic of Ireland (n = 254).

Results

The overall response rate was 50% (n = 127). While 28% of responding anaesthetists were involved in CPP, in the majority of cases, this accounted for less than 20% of their clinical time. 39% of those involved in CPP had previous training in chronic pain management. The types of CPP included nerve blocks (67%) and pharmacological treatment (44%) in non-cancer pain (67%) and cancer pain (61%) patients. Epidural steroid injection was the most commonly practiced intervention (89%).

Conclusion

One-third of consultant anaesthetists in the Republic surveyed incorporate chronic pain in their practice and their pattern of practice is widely diversified.
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Metadata
Title
Chronic pain practice by consultant anaesthetists in the Republic of Ireland
Authors
N. Alaouabda
D. Harmon
Publication date
01-06-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0021-1265
Electronic ISSN: 1863-4362
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-010-0625-9

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