TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Pain Management Medication Therapy Management Data Set A1 - Li, Robin Moorman A1 - McLin, Karen A1 - Castillo, Juan Hincapie A2 - Angaran, David M. A2 - Whalen, Karen PY - 2015 T2 - Medication Therapy Management: A Comprehensive Approach AB - Proper assessment is vital when treating a patient who suffers from pain. Assessments must include the physical effects of pain, as well as its psychological and social impacts.Pain management may include nonpharmacologic, nonopioid, opioid, and adjuvant therapies. Several of these options are often used together to achieve better pain management.Opioids have many side effects and can also cause dependency. It is important for MTM providers to understand the advantages and disadvantages of this treatment option when providing MTM services to patients suffering from pain.Constipation is a very common side effect associated with opioid therapy, so it is imperative that MTM providers offer appropriate education, treatment, and monitoring. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/24 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102489582 ER -