Barriers

• What are common fears that hinder effective pain management?

  Substance misuse, physical dependence, and tolerance
• What are some concerns patients have regarding pain management?

  Adverse effects and remembering to take medications
• Why might patients choose to handle pain stoically?

  They may not want to distract the provider
• What contributes to inadequate pain management in healthcare?

  Lack of provider education and institutional support
• What is tolerance in the context of drug use?

  It occurs with chronic exposure to drugs
• What is physical dependence?

  It is a physiological response to ongoing drug exposure
• How are substance misuse disorders characterized?

  By high doses or inappropriate use of substances
• What impact can substance misuse have on an individual?

  It can affect health and create social problems
• What are the barriers to effective pain management?

  • Fears about substance misuse
  • Concerns about physical dependence and tolerance
  • Adverse effects of medications
  • Difficulties remembering to take medications
  • Desire to handle pain stoically
  • Not wanting to distract healthcare providers
  • Inadequate provider education
  • Lack of institutional support