scholarly journals Promoting Participation in Physical Activity and Exercise Among People Living with Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Study of Strategies Used by People with Pain and Their Recommendations for Health Care Providers

Pain Medicine ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 625-635 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Vader ◽  
Rupa Patel ◽  
Tom Doulas ◽  
Jordan Miller
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Pain Clinic ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Multiple Strategies ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Physical Activity And Exercise

Abstract Objective To explore strategies used by people living with chronic pain when participating in physical activity and exercise and their recommendations for health care providers when promoting participation in physical activity and exercise. Design Interpretive description qualitative study. Setting Participants were recruited from primary care sites and a hospital-based chronic pain clinic in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Subjects Adults (>18 years of age) who self-identified as experiencing chronic pain (three months’ duration) were interviewed. Methods In-depth semistructured interviews were conducted with participants. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and reviewed for accuracy by the interviewer. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. Peer debriefing, reflexivity, and multiple in-person meetings were used to establish trustworthiness. Results Sixteen adults (five men, 11 women) with a median age of 53 years were interviewed. Strategies used by people living with chronic pain to participate in physical activity and exercise included 1) finding the motivation, 2) setting up for success, 3) leveraging social support, and 4) managing pain and discomfort during activity. Recommendations for health care providers when promoting participation in physical activity and exercise for people living with chronic pain included 1) the importance of listening, 2) providing tailored advice, 3) being supportive, and 4) making physical activity and exercise programming accessible. Conclusions People living with chronic pain reported using multiple strategies to participate in physical activity and exercise. Recommendations for health care providers centered on the importance of listening and taking a supportive approach when promoting engagement in physical activity and exercise for this population.

scholarly journals Health care providers’ experiences and perceptions participating in a chronic pain telementoring education program: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-121
Author(s):  
Jane Zhao ◽  
Naima Salemohamed ◽  
Jennifer Stinson ◽  
Leslie Carlin ◽  
Emily Seto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Care Providers

Patient Experience of Living with Orofacial Pain: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 264-271
Author(s):  
M. Hazaveh ◽  
R. Hovey
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Orofacial Pain ◽  
Pain Clinic ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Chronic Orofacial Pain

This study investigated the experience of living with chronic orofacial pain. Participating in this study’s individual in-depth interviews were 6 participants with chronic orofacial pain who were undergoing treatment at a pain clinic. In consideration of the empirical nature of the study, the interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed from an interpretive phenomenological approach. The participants in the study experienced various types of loss as a result of chronic pain, such as the loss of employment, self-identity, and the ability to enjoy eating and engaging in social activities. Other findings revealed a disbelief among the families and medical community in the pain reported by the participants in this study. In addition, the current study explores the dissatisfaction of these participants with their journey through the health care system. Previous studies have concentrated on chronic pain predominantly through quantitative methods based on measurements, such as questionnaires. The biomedical aspects of pain are essential to report, yet the emphasis on this can result in overlooking the experience of living with chronic pain. Qualitative methodologies are necessary for gaining a more profound understanding of and appreciation for the individual patient and his or her unique perspective. The present study may benefit those living with chronic pain, since this sharing of experiences can help sufferers feel less isolated in their agony. The current article’s intention is to report these experiences in such a way that chronic pain sufferers and laypeople can comprehend and relate to them. In addition, the findings of this study should promote the knowledge and understanding of health care providers who deal with chronic pain sufferers, so that treatment is provided with more empathy and compassion. Knowledge Transfer Statement: The findings of the present study may assist health care professionals interacting regularly with sufferers of chronic pain to gain a deeper understanding of the chronic pain experience and how to best support these patients.

Qualitative Study of Health Care Providers' Uptake of the Project Extension for Community Health Outcomes for Chronic Pain

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Gabrielle Page ◽  
Élise Develay ◽  
Paul Simard ◽  
Jocelyne Parent ◽  
Nicole Tremblay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers

scholarly journals Primary Health Care Providers’ Perspectives on Developing an eHealth Tool for Physical Activity Counselling: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 321-333
Author(s):  
Apichai Wattanapisit ◽  
Sanhapan Wattanapisit ◽  
Titiporn Tuangratananon ◽  
Waluka Amaek ◽  
Sunton Wongsiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Physical Activity Counselling ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Providers

Cultural Considerations in the Management of Chronic Pain

CAND Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 11-13
Author(s):  
Shakila Mohmand ◽  
Sumar Chams
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Cultural Competency ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Pain Experience ◽  
Cultural Considerations

Cultural competency within health care helps eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. When assessing and treating patients with chronic pain, practitioners should feel confident in using information regarding a patient’s individual cultural beliefs due to their significant impact on the pain experience. Culture impacts perception, outlook, and communication of pain, as well as coping mechanisms. These are aspects of subjective history that influence important decisions regarding the management of chronic pain. Becoming more aware of what to look for and which questions to ask can allow naturopathic doctors and other health-care providers to continue improving therapeutic relationships and patient outcomes.

scholarly journals The Issue of Aversion in Lifestyle Treatments

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine R. Arlinghaus ◽  
John P. Foreyt ◽  
Craig A. Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Behavior Adjustment

Increasing evidence suggests that vigorous physical activity (PA) is more beneficial than moderate PA for reducing adiposity and improving bone health in youth. However, beginning a vigorous PA program is not an easy behavior adjustment and the change is likely to be aversive for some individuals. In order to benefit from vigorous PA, health care providers need to help individuals increase self-efficacy.

scholarly journals Patients’ Views on Self-Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 254-266
Author(s):  
Barbka Huzjan ◽  
Ivana Hrvatin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
The Individual

Research Question (RQ): Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a complex condition and one of the most important causes of suffering of modern times. Self-management refers to the individual’s ability to manage the symptoms, treatment, physical and psychosocial consequences and life style changes inherent in living with a chronic condition. The research question is; what is the view on the selfmanagement of chronic musculoskeletal pain from the patient's perspective? Purpose: The purpose of this literature review was to review original articles that reported how selfmanagement educational programmes are viewed from the patient’s perspective. Method: We used an integrative review of the literature. The search was conducted from November 2019 to March 2020 on the PubMed, PEDro and OTseeker databases. We included original studies, written in English that examined the patients’ point of view on self-management. The included studies, needed to be conducted on adult patients of both sexes, that were suffering from chronic pain and were educated on self-management of their pain. Two authors independently searched for original studies. Results: Nine article were included in the review. Most of the studies included a multidisciplinary approach. Patients reported they more frequently used passive strategies to manage their pain. They want to be included in the management and be able to communicate with the provider of selfmanagement. There are several positive aspects of a multidisciplinary and groups approach. Organization: Health care providers can encourage an individual to proactively behave through ongoing processes of communication, partnerships and the creation of appropriate self-management plans over time. Society: We assume that the analysis will help to identify the social responsibility of the individual and society in the common concern for the health of the population and the individual within it. Originality: The research provides an up-to-date, new overview of the patients' perspective on self management on chronic pain. The review can be helpful to health care providers s they can compare their expectations with patients's. Limitations / further research: Further research would focus on high quality studies, and specific forms of multidisciplinary approach, and finding what patients use at a home setting and how to help them continue in the self management of their pain. Limitations of this review include the lack of risk of bias assessment and the fact that this is not a systematic review.

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