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Yasmin Cardoso Metwaly Mohamed Ali1, Àquila Lopes Gouvêa2, Milena Santos de Oliveira3
1Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|June 30, 2022
Summary
A brief interprofessional intervention significantly improved self-efficacy and reduced pain intensity, disability, fatigue, and depressive symptoms in adults with chronic pain.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Interprofessional Healthcare
- Psychological Interventions
Background:
- Chronic pain affects a significant portion of the adult population.
- Effective management strategies are crucial for improving quality of life.
- Interprofessional interventions show promise in addressing the multifaceted nature of chronic pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a brief interprofessional intervention for chronic pain management.
- To assess the impact of the intervention on self-efficacy, pain intensity, disability, fatigue, and depressive symptoms.
Main Methods:
- A pilot before-and-after study design was employed.
- The intervention utilized psychoeducation, Self-Efficacy Theory, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy strategies.
- Participants attended weekly two-hour group sessions for six weeks, focusing on pain management, stretching, and relaxation techniques.
Main Results:
- Post-intervention, significant improvements in self-efficacy were observed (p = 0.004).
- Significant reductions were noted in pain intensity (p = 0.024), disability (p = 0.012), fatigue (p = 0.001), and depressive symptoms (p = 0.042).
Conclusions:
- The brief interprofessional intervention demonstrated positive effects on chronic pain management.
- Further research with robust designs and larger samples is recommended to validate these findings.
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