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Developing patient-centred information for back pain sufferers.

Claire Glenton1

  • 1Department of Health Services Research, Norwegian Directorate for Health and Social Welfare, PO Box 8054 Dep, N-0031 Oslo, Norway. claire.glenton@shdir.no

Health Expectations : an International Journal of Public Participation in Health Care and Health Policy
|December 4, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Back pain sufferers need comprehensive information on clinical, financial, and emotional aspects of their condition. Addressing information gaps requires clear communication, avoiding jargon, and incorporating patient experiences alongside medical evidence.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences
  • Patient Information Access
  • Chronic Pain Management

Background:

  • Back pain is a prevalent condition with significant impact on individuals' lives.
  • Understanding patient information needs is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the information needs of individuals experiencing back pain.
  • To determine barriers preventing access to this vital information.

Main Methods:

  • Employed open, in-depth interviews for qualitative data collection.
  • Utilized contributions from an online discussion forum of the Norwegian Back Pain Association.
  • Conducted a literature search to supplement interview and forum data.

Main Results:

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  • Identified broad information needs spanning clinical, financial, emotional, and social domains.
  • Patients seek understanding of pain causes, diagnostic procedures, and treatment alternatives (including costs and side-effects).
  • Barriers include medical jargon, healthcare provider communication issues, and lack of accessible information on patient rights and coping strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Information provision should cover a wide range of patient concerns.
  • Communication must be in the patient's language, at multiple comprehension levels.
  • Integrate evidence-based and experienced-based knowledge for comprehensive patient support.