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J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open2026;7(5):100485.October 1, 2026Journal Article

Emergency Physician Perceptions and Experiences in Acute Pain Management: A Qualitative Interview Study.

Scott J Keating1, Ann M Menzie1, K D Jacobs2, Lauren A Crowder2, Kelly L Johnston2, Scott G Weiner3
1Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
2IQVIA, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
3Department of Emergency Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Acute pain is the leading cause of emergency department (ED) visits in the United States, yet many patients continue to report pain at discharge despite treatment with analgesics. Although prior qualitative studies have examined patient experiences of pain management following a visit to the ED, less is known about the emergency physician (EP) perspective. This study explored EPs' perc…

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