AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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Selma, a fourth-year medical student at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, presented her research on chronic pain management in rural New Hampshire at OMED 24. Her study focused on palliative care access and challenges, highlighting issues such as the difficulty of accessing tertiary care centers and primary care. Data from phone surveys revealed that 100% of participants, who were chronic pain patients at a rural community hospital, reported well-managed pain and strong community support. The study suggests the importance of palliative care in managing chronic pain in rural settings and recommends further research and education to improve healthcare access.

Keywords

chronic pain management

palliative care

rural healthcare

New Hampshire

healthcare access