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Knowledge and attitudes survey in bleeding disorders providers regarding pain
1Northern Regional Bleeding Disorders Center, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI, USA.
Summary
Haemophilia Treatment Centre (HTC) providers show knowledge gaps in pain management pharmacology and substance abuse. Despite valuing patient input, provider attitudes influenced pain medication decisions, highlighting a need for updated pain education.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Haemophilia Treatment
- Healthcare Provider Education
Background:
- 39% of National Pain Study respondents were dissatisfied with pain management.
- Over 50% of patients seek pain management from Haemophilia Treatment Centre (HTC) providers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess knowledge and attitudes of HTC providers regarding pain assessment and treatment.
- To identify specific areas of knowledge deficits in pain management among HTC providers.
Main Methods:
- A Survey Monkey™ Questionnaire was administered to 152 HTC providers.
- The questionnaire assessed knowledge in pharmacology and substance abuse related to pain management.
Main Results:
- Knowledge deficits were identified in opioid potentiation, morphine pharmacokinetics, benzodiazepine efficacy, and opioid-tolerant patient management.
- Providers demonstrated deficits in understanding substance abuse issues and discontinuation syndromes.
- Despite acknowledging patients as the best pain reporters, provider attitudes influenced pain medication prescriptions, showing variability in case studies.
Conclusions:
- Continued research in haemophilia pain assessment and treatment is essential.
- Ongoing pain management education for HTC providers is recommended at all levels.
- Updating HTC providers on advancements in pain management theory is crucial.
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