{"id":5861,"date":"2024-04-24T13:00:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T17:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/?p=5861"},"modified":"2025-06-16T12:00:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T16:00:55","slug":"caringforchronicepain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/caringforchronicepain\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for Chronic Pain: How to Approach Treatment of Chronic Lower Back Pain in the Primary Care Setting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-7481\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/Caring-for-Chronic-Pain_with-words_David-Fiedorczyk.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/Caring-for-Chronic-Pain_with-words_David-Fiedorczyk.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/Caring-for-Chronic-Pain_with-words_David-Fiedorczyk-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/Caring-for-Chronic-Pain_with-words_David-Fiedorczyk-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/Caring-for-Chronic-Pain_with-words_David-Fiedorczyk-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/Caring-for-Chronic-Pain_with-words_David-Fiedorczyk-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/Caring-for-Chronic-Pain_with-words_David-Fiedorczyk-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/Caring-for-Chronic-Pain_with-words_David-Fiedorczyk-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/Caring-for-Chronic-Pain_with-words_David-Fiedorczyk-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/Caring-for-Chronic-Pain_with-words_David-Fiedorczyk-1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-tabs-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-tabs  \"><section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Overview<\/h1><\/p>\n<p>The goal of this educational activity is to discuss the appropriate assessment and management of patients with chronic lower back pain based on available data and guidelines. Reviewing appropriate therapies will hopefully reduce the use of ineffective and\/or potentially harmful treatments and help to promote positive patient outcomes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/rise.articulate.com\/share\/iaT2I5fNMacU97OCgF7o4pJv26LDy2sK#\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/art-back.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"art-back\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Click to start course<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>CLAIMING CE CREDIT<\/h1><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>This educational activity is provided free of charge.<\/h3>\n<p>If you wish to claim CE credit for participation there is a $7.00 accreditation service fee which is paid when you register for the course.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Target Audience<\/h3>\n<p>Pharmacists in all practice settings.<\/p>\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<p>Upon completion of this educational activity learners will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Differentiate between acute and chronic pain<\/li>\n<li>Describe appropriate assessment of patients with chronic lower back pain<\/li>\n<li>Review first-line therapies for treatment of chronic lower back pain including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment modalities<\/li>\n<li>Identify therapies that have not shown benefit for the treatment of chronic lower back pain<\/li>\n<li>Discuss choice of therapy based on patient specific factors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Technology<\/h2>\n<p>A mobile device or computer with an internet connection is required.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Evaluation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All participants will have the opportunity to review the educational sessions and speakers and to identify future educational needs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/section><section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Content Creator<\/h1><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7000 size-thumbnail@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/wking-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/wking-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/wking-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Whitney King, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident \u2013 Coastal Medical<\/p>\n<p>Whiteny is originally from Southern Maine and graduated from University of Rhode Island School of Pharmacy in May of 2023. Whitney is currently completing her PGY-1 residency year at Coastal Medical. She is primarily interested in ambulatory care and hopes to pursue a career in ambulatory care following the completion of her residency in July.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Statement of Disclosure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education, The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy requires that program faculty disclose any relationship (e.g., shareholder, recipient of research grant, consultant or member of an advisory committee) that the faculty may have with ineligible companies whose products or services may be mentioned in their presentations. No one involved in the planning of this program has any relevant financial relationships to disclose.<\/p>\n<p><\/section><section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>CE Credit<\/h1><\/p>\n<h3>Requirements for Credit<\/h3>\n<p>Completion of the online educational activity and a program evaluation are required to earn credit. No partial credit is available for this program. Evaluations must be completed at www.uripharmacycpd.org within 60 days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pharmacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6606 size-thumbnail@2x alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/acpelogo-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/acpelogo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/acpelogo-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><span class=\"TextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">. This <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">application<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">-based program will provide 1.0 Contact Hour (0.1 CEU) for pharmacists. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">UAN 0060-0000-2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">-0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">34<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">-H01-P <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">Release Date: <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">June 1<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW73566616 BCX8\">202<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW73566616 BCX8\">4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\"> Expiration Date: <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">May 15<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">, 202<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73566616 BCX8\">7<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW73566616 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uripharmacycpd.org\" title=\"\">Register to Claim CE Credit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Login or create an account in URI\u2019s learning management and CE reporting system using your email address and professional license number. Complete all required account set up fields to ensure accurate CE reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cAvailable On-Line Activities\u201d or \u201cHome Study Programs\u201d to find the educational activity.<\/li>\n<li>Select Take Post-Test and proceed to secure online payment (Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover or Electronic Checks accepted).<\/li>\n<li>The administrative fee for this program is $7.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/section><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The goal of this educational activity is to discuss the appropriate assessment and management of patients with chronic lower back pain based on available data and guidelines. 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