scholarly journals Patient expectations for chronic pain management

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neela Bhana ◽  
Lee Thompson ◽  
John Alchin ◽  
Bronwyn Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Pain Reduction ◽  
Patient Expectations ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Chronic Pain Management ◽  
Keywords Chronic Pain

INTRODUCTION: In New Zealand, one in six people report chronic pain, but the literature indicates only a 30% pain reduction is typically achieved in about half of treated patients. Most patients expecting a cure of their pain, or even substantial pain reduction, are therefore likely to be disappointed. It is important to align patient expectations with this reality. METHODS: This study analysed the responses of 250 patients referred to a Pain Management Centre to the free-text question: 'What are your main goals or reasons for attending the Pain Management Centre?' Free-text comments were analysed using ethnographic content analysis, an inductive approach in which the themes and subthemes are not predetermined, but emerge from the data during analysis, and thus reflect the issues of importance to patients themselves. FINDINGS: Three themes emerged from the analysis: patients' desire to understand their pain, regain 'normality', and concerns about medication. Responses were divided into those with an expectation of cure, and those who seemed to be more accepting of their pain and who desired management. CONCLUSION: Patients hope to return to what they perceive as normal and to have clear, relevant information about their diagnosis, prognosis and medications. Those desiring cure, or significant pain reduction, present more of a challenge to their general practitioners and the Pain Management Centre. When referring a patient for chronic pain management, there is a need to align patient expectations at the point of referral with what can realistically be achieved. KEYWORDS: Chronic pain; pain management; patient satisfaction; qualitative research

Patient satisfaction with chronic pain management

2001 ◽  
Vol 15 (51) ◽  
pp. 33-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gretl McHugh ◽  
Gavin Thoms
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Chronic Pain Management

scholarly journals Patient Satisfaction With Chronic Pain Management: Patient Perspectives of Improvement

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 237437352110078
Author(s):  
Yuelin (Cindy) Li ◽  
Eleni G Hapidou
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Chronic Pain Management ◽  
General Satisfaction ◽  
Pain Management Program ◽  
Treatment Measures

Integrating satisfaction measures with pain-related variables can highlight global change and improvement from the patients’ perspective. This study examined patient satisfaction in an interdisciplinary chronic pain management program. Nine hundred and twenty-seven (n = 927) participants completed pre- and post-treatment measures of pain, depression, catastrophizing, anxiety, stages of change, and pain acceptance. Multiple regression was used to examine these variables at admission and discharge as predictors of patient satisfaction. Pain-related variables explained 50.6% of the variance (R2 = .506, F 22,639 = 29.79, P < .001) for general satisfaction, and 38.9% of the variance (R2 = 0.389, F 22,639 = 18.49, P < .001) for goal accomplishment. Significant predictors of general satisfaction included depression (β = −0.188, P < .001) and the maintenance stage of change (β = 0.272, P < .001). The latter was also a significant predictor of goal accomplishment (β = 0.300, P < .001). Discharge pain-related measures are more influential than admission measures for predicting patient satisfaction. Patient satisfaction is significantly related to establishing a self-management approach to pain.

scholarly journals Older Patient Satisfaction with Chronic Pain Management in the National Geriatric Hospital in Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 1801-1809
Author(s):  
Huyen Thi Thanh Vu ◽  
Hue Thi Mai ◽  
Huong Thi Thu Nguyen ◽  
Thu Thi Hoai Nguyen ◽  
Thanh Xuan Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Chronic Pain Management ◽  
Older Patient ◽  
Geriatric Hospital

scholarly journals Patient satisfaction with a pilot chronic pain management programme in Cape Town, South Africa

2009 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Parker ◽  
S. Burgess ◽  
A. Dubaniewicz ◽  
L. Gouws ◽  
J. Krone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Chronic Pain Management ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Perceived Success ◽  
Management Techniques

Background: The goals of a chronic pain management clinic includeincreasing patient knowledge about pain, developing pain management skillsand increasing patients’ confidence in their pain management abilities.A  Chronic Pain Management Programme (CPMP) based on evidence basedguidelines was developed at a chronic pain management clinic to facilitatepatient discharge to a primary healthcare level. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore patient satisfaction with, acceptability of and the perceived success which could be due to the CPMP developed at the Chronic Pain Management Clinic of Groote Schuur Hospital,Cape Town.Methods: Patients (n=14) were referred to the pilot study from the Chronic Pain Management Clinic. A s a pilot, four courses were run over a period ofone year. In order to reach the research aim, an eleven-question, structuredopen-ended interview was conducted with all participants. Results: Fourteen patients enrolled in the CPMP. Responses were favourable with participants emphasising the roleof increased knowledge about pain, the role of exercise and of stress management techniques. Participants also recog-nised a positive change in behaviours and attitudes following participation in the CPMP.Conclusions: Findings suggest that participants found the format of the course acceptable as regards course content,structure and delivery. Participant responses suggest that the course was acceptable and perceived as useful. However,future courses would benefit from refresher courses or structured support groups.

scholarly journals Ultrasound and management strategies in chronic pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 579-581
Author(s):  
Hanik Badriyah Hidayati
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Medical Advice ◽  
Chronic Pain Management ◽  
The Us ◽  
Keywords Chronic Pain ◽  
Interventional Pain Management

Pain is the most common reason for seeking medical advice. Chronic pain remains a significant major problem. Imaging techniques are essential tools in interventional pain management (IPM). Ultrasound (US) has been comparatively a recent technology and its wider use has and an increased interest in imaging in IPM. This editorial briefly introduces the application of the US in chronic pain management strategies, and highlights its application, benefits, evidence and limitations in IPM. Keywords: Chronic pain; Interventional pain management; Ultrasound; Imaging Citation: Hidayati HB. Ultrasound and management strategies in chronic pain. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2020;24(6):__ Received: 15 September 2020, Reviewed: 26 September 2020, Accepted: 15 November 2020

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