The First Strike: Principles of Acute Pain Management.

The principles of acute pain management are grounded in an understanding of the biopsychosocial factors that shape the pain experience. In individuals with acute pain, the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors can influence pain reporting, pain-related behaviors, coping ability, and treatment outcomes. The Biopsychosocial Model for Acute Pain is a valuable framework to optimize multimodal pain care and coordinate efforts of the interdisciplinary team. The overall goal is to improve an individual's ability to manage acute pain, improve function, hasten recovery, and improve quality of life.