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Published on: January 5, 2024
Learning to Manage Chronic Pain: The Patients' Perspective
Eleni G Hapidou1,2,3, Emily Horst4
1Michael G DeGroote Pain Clinic, McMaster University Medical Center, Hamilton Health Sciences, 1200 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, Canada. hapidou@hhsc.ca.
Patients reported significant improvements in quality of life and mental health through the interdisciplinary chronic pain management program. Key themes included team impact, adaptation strategies, and group support, highlighting the program's effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Patient Experience Research
- Interdisciplinary Healthcare
Background:
- Chronic pain significantly impacts patients' quality of life.
- Interdisciplinary programs offer a holistic approach to pain management.
- Understanding patient experiences is crucial for program improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore patient experiences within a 4-week interdisciplinary chronic pain management program.
- To identify major themes from patient feedback on program effectiveness.
- To inform future program development and stakeholder communication.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of open-ended comments from 50 patients' exit questionnaires.
- Data collected from the Chronic Pain Management Unit (CPMU) between May 2013 and December 2014.
- Inductive coding approach to identify themes related to program satisfaction and goal achievement.
Main Results:
- Six major themes emerged: strong interdisciplinary team impact, learning adaptation strategies, program as a stepping stone, positive group effects, improved mental health, and overall program benefits.
- Patients highlighted the value of a cohesive healthcare team.
- Adaptation and group support were crucial for managing chronic pain.
Conclusions:
- The interdisciplinary CPMU program effectively enhances patients' quality of life.
- Findings support program promotion to referral sources and stakeholders.
- Patient feedback provides valuable insights for program refinement and future development.
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