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Kjersti Grønning1, Torunn Hatlen Nøst1, Toril Rannestad1
1Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
SAGE Open Medicine
|December 22, 2018
Summary
This study found that a chronic pain self-management intervention effectively equipped participants with valuable coping techniques, aligning with developer goals and promoting empowerment.
Area of Science:
- Health Psychology
- Chronic Pain Management
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Non-pharmacological interventions are crucial for enhancing health and self-management in individuals with chronic pain.
- Developing effective self-management strategies is essential for improving quality of life for chronic pain sufferers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the alignment between participant experiences and developer intentions for a novel self-management intervention for chronic pain.
- To evaluate the perceived value and outcomes of a developing chronic pain self-management program from both user and developer perspectives.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing interviews with both participants and developers of the self-management intervention.
- Systematic text condensation method used for data analysis.
- Seven participants (6 female, 1 male, aged 30s-70s) engaged in the intervention developed at a Healthy Life Centre.
Main Results:
- Participants found the intervention highly valuable, reporting improved chronic pain management through learned coping techniques.
- Developers confirmed the intervention's aim was to impart coping techniques, built on professional expertise in cognitive strategies, health theories, and behavioral change models.
- The intervention successfully integrated service user involvement in its development.
Conclusions:
- The chronic pain self-management intervention demonstrated concordance with health promotion and empowerment theories.
- Participants perceived the intervention as resource-targeting and capacity-building, fulfilling social needs and aligning with developer objectives.
- The intervention facilitated learning new pain management strategies through education, exercises, homework, and peer support, proving evocative for participants.
Keywords:
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