[The pain resource nurse, the guiding light for implanted neurostimulation].

Authors :: Lipari MB
Source :: Soins; la revue de reference infirmiere [Soins] 2023 Jul; Vol. 68 (877), pp. 30-32. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jul 21.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Chronic pain affects a large number of French people, and has a considerable impact on their quality of life. Spinal cord stimulation is a technique for managing and reducing this pain, which is often resistant to (poorly tolerated) medication. Between the consultation with the specialist and the operation, a specific procedure is imperative: the pre-implantation assessment. Numerous appointments and tests are required to verify the patient's eligibility. The pain resource nurse plays a key role in supporting the patient through this process: she is the guiding light in the care process.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)