The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center announced on April 29 a new program called Pain Rehabilitation and Education: Values and Actions that Improve Life (PRE:VAIL) aimed at helping patients living with chronic pain.
Chronic pain can significantly affect people's daily lives, often leading to decreased function and mobility. Traditional treatments such as medications, injections, or surgeries may not provide lasting relief for those experiencing ongoing pain. The PRE:VAIL program is designed to offer an alternative approach by tailoring care for individuals with conditions like osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, hypermobility syndromes, and chronic regional pain syndrome.
A multidisciplinary team of doctors, physical therapists, and pain psychologists works together in the PRE:VAIL program to support patients in managing their symptoms. Steven Krause, PhD, assistant professor of Rehabilitation Psychology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine said, "We don’t have a life ring to pull them out of the pain, but we do offer swimming lessons. They undergo high-quality therapies to become more active and stronger despite chronic pain, so it doesn’t destroy the person they have been and wish to be.”
Ohio State Health and Discovery addresses broader societal issues such as health equity and substance use in its efforts to promote inclusive well-being according to the official website. The organization includes hospitals and outpatient facilities as part of its academic medical center according to the official website.
The institution aims to advance health both within Ohio and worldwide through research innovations, education initiatives, patient care programs, and community involvement according to the official website. Its resources cover various health topics including wellness advice, updates on research advances, community health initiatives according to the official website, as well as a focus on healthcare delivery models according to the official website.
Looking ahead, Ohio State Health and Discovery continues its commitment toward improving health outcomes across local communities in Ohio while also extending its impact globally according to the official website.
