Governments Urged to Support Pain Sufferers in National Pain Week
Monday, 21 July, 2014
At the start of National Pain Week 2014 (21–27 July), the Australian Pain Management Association (APMA), is calling on state governments and health representatives to support and promote APMA’s national network of pain-support groups, which provide hope, education and practical strategies to thousands of pain sufferers.
Studies of peer-led self-management education for patients with chronic pain have shown improvement in patients’ confidence to manage their pain, take up physical activity and improve their overall wellbeing. In the UK, national clinical guidelines have found that participation in a self-care program can reduce pain in patients by up to 12 months.
‘People in pain require “tasters” of appropriate strategies, such as tai chi, so they can gently gain confidence and gradually restore general activities. We’ve found that simple advice is not sufficient.’
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