Event Registration - American Society for Pain Management Nurses
Coexisting Conditions: A Discussion of Chronic Pain and Depression
1/1/2025 - 1/1/2030Event Description
This presentation will provide an educational review to increase the understanding of the coexisting conditions of chronic pain and depression and assist in patient identification, management, and overall treatment outcomes. The presentation first reviews the pathophysiology, prevalence, and treatment considerations of both chronic pain and depression. It then moves to discuss the complex, intertwined relationship of the two disease states with focus on shared pathways and treatment targets. The intent is that this unbiased education, along with group discussion, will help the healthcare provider attendees better recognize and understand complexities of treating patients with the coexisting conditions of pain and depression to result in better patient outcomes.