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Beetsma AJ, Paap D, Pool G, Reezigt RR, de Ruiter E, Hobbelen HSM, Reneman MF. Meaningful contributions of rehabilitation for people with persistent pain; a reflexive thematic analysis. Disabil Rehabil 2024:1-12. [PMID: 39028272 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2367602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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PURPOSE This study aims to explore the meaningful contributions of rehabilitation for participants living with persistent pain. MATERIALS AND METHODS A phenomenological methodology was used. Thirteen purposefully selected participants, who self-identified as substantially improved from persistent pain due to rehabilitation, were interviewed in-depth. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analyses. RESULTS Participants included three men and ten women, age ranging from 22-69 years, pain duration was 2-30 years. Seven interconnected themes were developed: 1) indication of negative pain and health care experiences, 2) supporting working alliance with healthcare professionals, 3) Pain Dialogue, 4) improved self-awareness and self-regulation, 5) different view on pain, 6) autonomy and personal growth and 7) hope and new perspective. Integration of these themes provided a framework for understanding meaningful contributions of rehabilitation from the participants' perspective. CONCLUSIONS The study identified seven interconnected themes enhancing meaningful contributions of rehabilitation for participants who have substantially improved from persistent pain. These findings provide a novel conceptual understanding of how rehabilitation can foster recovery. The themes strongly support person-centred care, an understanding of Pain Dialogue and personal growth through the lens of the lived experience. The quality of the therapeutic relationship is considered a central vehicle for improved health outcomes.
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- Anneke J Beetsma
- Department of Health Care Studies, School for Physiotherapy, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Rehabilitation, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Research group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Physical Therapy, Saxion University of Applied Science, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Care Studies, School for Physiotherapy, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Research group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Amsterdam Movement Sciences-Program Musculoskeletal Health, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- First Line Health Centers, Wormerveer, Haarlem, The Netherlands
- Rehabilitation Center Heliomare, Wijkaan Zee, The Netherlands
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- Research group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
- FAITH Research, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Rehabilitation, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Plener J, Mior S, Atkinson-Graham M, Hogg-Johnson S, Côté P, Ammendolia C. Information is power: a qualitative study exploring the lived experiences of patients with degenerative cervical radiculopathy. Pain 2024; 165:347-356. [PMID: 37625188 PMCID: PMC10785052 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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ABSTRACT Degenerative cervical radiculopathy (DCR) can lead to severe pain, paraesthesia, and/or motor weakness, resulting in significant morbidity, disability, and reduced quality of life. Typically, individuals suffer from prolonged symptoms, with time to complete recovery spanning months to years. Little is known about the impact DCR has on peoples' lives. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the everyday experiences of individuals living with DCR. A qualitative study was conducted through an interpretivist lens exploring the experiences of participants. Participants were purposefully recruited and interviewed with 2 research team members. Transcripts were independently analyzed by 2 reviewers and coding was finalized by consensus. Analysis was performed using an interpretative phenomenological approach, with emergent themes mapped onto the 5 domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework. Eleven participants were interviewed between December 2021 and April 2022. Three themes emerged: the biopsychosocial impact of DCR, role of the health care provider, and uncertainty surrounding DCR. Pain and paraesthesia were the most common symptoms experienced by participants, leading to significant psychological distress and impact to daily activities, most notably driving, housecleaning, sleep, and ability to work. Participants described the uncertainty they experienced as a result of the unpredictable nature of DCR and the important role that health care providers play in their journey with DCR. Health care providers were seen acting as either a facilitator or a barrier to their recovery. The findings from this study can be used by clinicians providing patient-centered care to better understand the experiences of people with DCR.
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- Joshua Plener
- Division of Graduate Education, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Canada
- Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Oshawa, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Canada
- Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Oshawa, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada
- Division of Epidemiology, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Oshawa, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada
- Division of Epidemiology, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Plener J, Mior S, Atkinson-Graham M, Hogg-Johnson S, Côté P, Ammendolia C. It might take a village: developing a rehabilitation program of care for degenerative cervical radiculopathy from the patient perspective. Disabil Rehabil 2023:1-8. [PMID: 37735902 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2256653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of our study is to inform the development of a rehabilitation program of care from the perspectives of those suffering from degenerative cervical radiculopathy (DCR). MATERIAL AND METHODS We conducted a qualitative study, purposefully recruiting individuals with DCR. Transcripts from virtual semi-structured interviews were iteratively analyzed using interpretative phenomenological methods. RESULTS Eleven participants were recruited and depicted their ideal rehabilitation program of care. Participants described the importance of a patient centered-approach, health care providers who were validating, reassuring and attentive, easier access to health services, a supportive and collaborative team environment, and receiving peer support. Furthermore, participants expressed that they would expect the program of care to result in their symptoms being less intense and intermittent. In consideration of the participant perspectives, the ideal rehabilitation program of care can be conceptualized by the enactive-biopsychosocial model, which provides a theoretical framework for developing and implementing the program of care. CONCLUSION We obtained valuable information from individuals living with DCR regarding their preferences and expectations of a rehabilitation program of care. The participant descriptions will provide the groundwork for its development to meet patient needs and expectations. Future research to guide implementation will also be explored.
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- Joshua Plener
- Division of Graduate Education, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Canada
- Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Oshawa, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Canada
- Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Oshawa, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada
- Division of Epidemiology, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Oshawa, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada
- Division of Epidemiology, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Caeiro C, Moore A, Price L. Clinical encounters may not be responding to patients' search for meaning and control over non-specific chronic low back pain - an interpretative phenomenological analysis. Disabil Rehabil 2022; 44:6593-6607. [PMID: 34420461 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1966679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE Considering the need to study the experiences of individuals with musculoskeletal problems in contexts that have not yet been investigated as well as the relevance of fostering a research agenda towards person-centred care, this study aimed to explore the experiences of non-specific chronic low back pain from the perspective of Portuguese individuals living with it. MATERIAL AND METHODS An interpretative phenomenological analysis was employed to explore the experiences of eight participants, who were recruited purposefully from two primary care centres and one clinic. Semi-structured one-to-one interviews were carried out, audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. RESULTS Three themes were generated as interrelated parts of an extended account that explored the participants' meaning making of their experience: "Non-specific chronic low back pain as a disruptive experience"; "Searching for the meaning of non-specific chronic low back pain"; and, "Clinical encounters that perpetuate the lack of understanding about non-specific chronic low back pain." CONCLUSIONS This study offers insight into the Portuguese individuals' experiences of non-specific chronic low back pain. Particularly, it suggests that clinical encounters may not be aligned with patients' needs and expectations. These findings may help clinicians in transferring this knowledge to therapeutic approaches to individuals with similar experiences/contexts.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONPatients with NSCLBP need to understand their pain and to retain a sense of control over their lives.Encounters with health professionals may perpetuate the lack of understanding about pain and strategies to control it, as patients consider themselves unable to have an active role in the decision-making and are disempowered to deal with their pain.Health professionals should involve patients and promote the co-construction of an explanation that integrates both health professionals' knowledge and patients' narratives.There is a need to align both the patients' and health professionals' perspectives regarding health care in order to implement patient-centred and individually tailored treatment.
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- Carmen Caeiro
- School of Health Care, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK
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Person-Centered Health Promotion: Learning from 10 Years of Practice within Long Term Conditions. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9040439. [PMID: 33918001 PMCID: PMC8068356 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9040439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The utilization of person-centered care is highlighted as essential for health promotion, yet implementation has been inconsistent and multiple issues remain. There is a dearth of applied research exploring the facets of successful implementation. In this paper, a person-centered wellbeing program spanning various groups is discussed, outlining the central principles that have allowed for successful outcomes. Ten years of pragmatic pre–post service evaluation have shown consistent improvement in measures of functional capacity and wellbeing. The method for this paper is a reflective exploration of the theory and practices that can explain the continual improvement the clinics have achieved over 10 years. Core principles relate to connecting with people, connecting through groups, and connecting with self. The operationalization and theoretical explanation of these principles is outlined. The discussion of these principles posits essential factors to prioritize to advance the implementation of person-centered care in health promotion for long-term conditions.
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Lövsund A, Stålnacke BM, Stenberg G. Multiprofessional assessment of patients with chronic pain in primary healthcare. Scand J Pain 2020; 20:319-327. [PMID: 31881000 DOI: 10.1515/sjpain-2019-0117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background and aims Chronic pain is a common reason to seek health care. Multimodal rehabilitation is frequently used to rehabilitate patients with complex pain conditions. The multiprofessional assessment that patients go through before entering multimodal rehabilitation may, in itself, have a positive impact on patient outcome but little is known regarding patients own view. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to discover how patients experienced this multiprofessional assessment project. Methods Ten patients participating in a multiprofessional assessment at a primary healthcare centre in Western Finland were interviewed using a semi-structured interview. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyse the interviews. Results The analysis resulted in six categories of participant description of their multiprofessional assessment experiences and the rehabilitation plan they received. Feeling chosen or not quite fitting in was a category describing participant feelings upon starting the assessment. They expressed their thoughts on the examinations in the category more than just an examination. Being affirmed described participant desire to be taken seriously and treated well. Receiving support described the perceived roles of the team members. Participant negative experiences of the assessment were described in confusion and disappointment. Finally, in taking and receiving responsibilities, participants described their own role in the team. Conclusions Experiences of patients in a multiprofessional assessment were mostly positive. This highlights the value of a team assessment that takes several aspects of chronic pain into account when assessing complex patients.
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- Anneli Lövsund
- Umeå University, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Medicine, Umeå, Sweden
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- Umeå University, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Medicine, Umeå, Sweden
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- Umeå University, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Medicine, Umeå, Sweden
- Umeå University, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Umeå, Sweden
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Vennberg Karlsson J, Patel H, Premberg A. Experiences of health after dietary changes in endometriosis: a qualitative interview study. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e032321. [PMID: 32102806 PMCID: PMC7044830 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Endometriosis is a chronic disease with no known cure. Persons affected by this disease often use complementary therapies such as dietary changes to reduce their symptoms, and so it is important to investigate whether and how these therapies affect endometriosis symptoms. The aim of this study was to explore how persons with endometriosis experienced their health after dietary changes. DESIGN Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 12 persons with endometriosis who had made individual dietary changes aimed at decreasing their endometriosis symptoms. The interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim, and analysed using thematic analysis. SETTING Region Västra Götaland and the estern part of Central Sweden, Sweden. PARTICIPANTS Twelve persons with endometriosis aged 28 to 44 were recruited from two Swedish endometriosis support forums on the Internet. RESULTS Participants experienced an increase in well-being and a decrease in symptoms following their dietary and lifestyle changes. They also felt that the dietary changes led to increased energy levels and a deeper understanding of how they could affect their health by listening to their body's reactions. The participants understood that they could influence their symptoms through lifestyle changes. Support from family and friends was important in implementing and sustaining the dietary changes. However, the participants stressed the lack of support from healthcare professionals. CONCLUSIONS This study contributes to filling the knowledge gap about dietary strategies in endometriosis and lifestyle change as a method of alleviating suffering and increasing well-being. An important finding is that the participants experienced decreased symptoms and increased well-being after adopting an individually-adapted diet. Healthcare professionals should take their patients' knowledge and experience into consideration, and allow patients to participate in their own care. Further research is necessary to give evidenced-based dietary advices in endometriosis.
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- Jenny Vennberg Karlsson
- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, University of Gothenburg Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Primary Health Care, Research and Development Unit, Närhälsan, Västra Götalandsregionen, Vänersborg, Sweden
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, University of Gothenburg Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, University of Gothenburg Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Primary Health Care, Research and Developement Unit, Västra Götalandsregionen, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Hammerich K, Stuber K, Hogg-Johnson S, Abbas A, Harris M, Lauridsen HH, Lemeunier N, Maiers M, McCarthy P, Morales V, Myburgh C, Petrini V, Pohlman K, Mior S. Assessing attitudes of patient-centred care among students in international chiropractic educational programs: a cross-sectional survey. Chiropr Man Therap 2019; 27:46. [PMID: 31528334 PMCID: PMC6739992 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-019-0263-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Patient-centred care is internationally recognized as a foundation of quality patient care. Attitudes of students towards patient-centred care have been assessed in various health professions. However, little is known how chiropractic students' attitudes towards patient-centred care compare to those of other health professions or whether they vary internationally, and between academic programs. Objective To assess the association of select variables on student attitude towards patient-centred care among select chiropractic programs worldwide. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study using the Patient-Practitioner Orientation Scale (PPOS) to assess students' patient-centred attitudes towards the doctor-patient relationship. Eighteen items were scored on a 1 to 6 Likert scale; higher scores indicating more patient-centredness. All students from seven chiropractic educational programs worldwide were invited to complete an online survey. Results were analyzed descriptively and inferentially for overall, sharing and caring subscales. General linear regression models were used to assess the association of various factors with PPOS scores. Results There were 1858 respondents (48.9% response rate). Student average age was 24.7 (range = 17-58) years and 56.2% were female. The average overall PPOS score was 4.18 (SD = 0.48) and average sharing and caring subscale scores were 3.89 (SD = 0.64) and 4.48 (SD = 0.52), respectively. There were small but significant differences in all PPOS scores by gender, age, and program. Year/semester of study within a program typically was not associated with scores, neither was history of previous chiropractic care nor having family members who are health professionals. Conclusion This is the first international study assessing students' attitudes of patient-centred care in chiropractic educational programs. We found small but significantly different PPOS scores between chiropractic programs worldwide that did not change across year/semester of study. Scores tended to be lower than those reported among medical students. Observed differences may be related to curricular content, extent of patient exposure and/or regional cultural realities.
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- Karin Hammerich
- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M2H 3J1 Canada
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- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M2H 3J1 Canada
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- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M2H 3J1 Canada
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- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M2H 3J1 Canada
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- Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, USA
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- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M2H 3J1 Canada
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- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M2H 3J1 Canada
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Allvin R, Fjordkvist E, Blomberg K. Struggling to be seen and understood as a person - Chronic back pain patients' experiences of encounters in health care: An interview study. Nurs Open 2019; 6:1047-1054. [PMID: 31367430 PMCID: PMC6650668 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2019] [Revised: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 03/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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AIM The aim of this study was to describe how patients with chronic back pain experience encounters with health care. Persons with chronic back pain are a stigmatized group often treated based on stereotypes, which may lead to misunderstandings and create frustrated patients and healthcare personnel. Few studies have examined the generic aspects of quality of care in this context. DESIGN A descriptive design with a qualitative approach was used. METHODS Nine individual interviews were conducted with chronic back pain patients after admission to an orthopaedic hospital ward. Data were analysed using content analysis. RESULTS The patients' experiences of healthcare encounters can be described by the theme "Struggling to be seen and understood as a person," comprising the categories "Lack of access and trust to care," "A desire to be taken care of and listened to" and "Own strength to handle healthcare situations."
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- Renée Allvin
- Clinical Skills CenterÖrebro University HospitalÖrebroSweden
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health SciencesÖrebro UniversityÖrebroSweden
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- Departments of OrthopedicsÖrebro University HospitalÖrebroSweden
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health SciencesÖrebro UniversityÖrebroSweden
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Lennox Thompson B, Gage J, Kirk R. Living well with chronic pain: a classical grounded theory. Disabil Rehabil 2019; 42:1141-1152. [DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1517195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Bronwyn Lennox Thompson
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- College of Nursing, California Baptist University, Riverside, CA, USA
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- UC Health, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Devan H, Hale L, Hempel D, Saipe B, Perry MA. What Works and Does Not Work in a Self-Management Intervention for People With Chronic Pain? Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis. Phys Ther 2018; 98:381-397. [PMID: 29669089 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzy029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Self-management interventions fostering self-efficacy improve the well-being of people with chronic pain. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to synthesize the enablers (what works) and barriers (what does not) of incorporating self-management strategies for people in everyday life after completion of a pain self-management intervention. DATA SOURCES Major electronic databases (MEDLINE, AMED, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and Google Scholar) were searched from inception to July 2016. STUDY SELECTION Study selection included qualitative and mixed-method studies that explored the perceptions of individuals with chronic pain after completion of a self-management intervention. DATA EXTRACTION A thematic analysis approach was used to synthesize the review findings, and a Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research (CERQual) Approach was used to assess the level of confidence. DATA SYNTHESIS Thirty-three studies with 512 participants were included. Enablers to self-management included self-discovery-the ability to distinguish self (ie, body, thoughts, and feelings) from pain; feeling empowered by incorporating self-management strategies into practice; and supportive ambience via collaborative relationships with clinicians and support from family and friends. Barriers to self-management included difficulty with sustaining motivation for pain self-management; distress experienced from ongoing pain, anxiety, and depression; and unsupportive relationships with clinicians, family, and friends. LIMITATIONS This review only included interventions that involved at least 4 self-management skills; thus, informative studies may have been missed. The follow-up period varied from immediately after the intervention to 72 months following the intervention; therefore, it is uncertain which of the key enablers and barriers were most influential long term. Only articles published in the English language were included; studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries could not be located. CONCLUSIONS The sustained effort to self-manage chronic pain could be exhausting, and motivation could wane over time following intervention. Providing intermittent support in the form of booster sessions and peer support groups may be important. Person-centered care via shared decision making and guided problem solving is essential to facilitating ongoing self-management.
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- Hemakumar Devan
- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research (CHARR), School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Centre for Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research (CHARR), School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago
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- Pain Management Service, Capital and Coast District Health Board (CCDHB), Wellington, New Zealand
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- Pain Management Service, Capital and Coast District Health Board (CCDHB)
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- Centre for Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research (CHARR), School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago
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Toye F, Seers K, Barker K. A meta-ethnography of health-care professionals’ experience of treating adults with chronic non-malignant pain to improve the experience and quality of health care. HEALTH SERVICES AND DELIVERY RESEARCH 2018. [DOI: 10.3310/hsdr06170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BackgroundPeople with chronic pain do not always feel that they are being listened to or valued by health-care professionals (HCPs). We aimed to understand and improve this experience by finding out what HCPs feel about providing health care to people with chronic non-malignant pain. We did this by bringing together the published qualitative research.Objectives(1) To undertake a qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) to increase our understanding of what it is like for HCPs to provide health care to people with chronic non-malignant pain; (2) to make our findings easily available and accessible through a short film; and (3) to contribute to the development of methods for QESs.DesignWe used the methods of meta-ethnography, which involve identifying concepts and progressively abstracting these concepts into a line of argument.Data sourcesWe searched five electronic bibliographic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PsycINFO and Allied and Complementary Medicine Database) from inception to November 2016. We included studies that explored HCPs’ experiences of providing health care to people with chronic non-malignant pain. We utilised the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research (GRADE-CERQual) framework to rate our confidence in the findings.ResultsWe screened 954 abstracts and 184 full texts and included 77 studies reporting the experiences of > 1551 HCPs. We identified six themes: (1) a sceptical cultural lens and the siren song of diagnosis; (2) navigating juxtaposed models of medicine; (3) navigating the patient–clinician borderland; (4) the challenge of dual advocacy; (5) personal costs; and (6) the craft of pain management. We produced a short film, ‘Struggling to support people to live a valued life with chronic pain’, which presents these themes (seeReport Supplementary Material 1; URL:www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/programmes/hsdr/1419807/#/documentation; accessed 24 July 2017). We rated our confidence in the review findings using the GRADE-CERQual domains. We developed a conceptual model to explain the complexity of providing health care to people with chronic non-malignant pain. The innovation of this model is to propose a series of tensions that are integral to the experience: a dualistic biomedical model compared with an embodied psychosocial model; professional distance compared with proximity; professional expertise compared with patient empowerment; the need to make concessions to maintain therapeutic relationships compared with the need for evidence-based utility; and patient advocacy compared with health-care system advocacy.LimitationsThere are no agreed methods for determining confidence in QESs.ConclusionsWe highlight areas that help us to understand why the experience of health care can be difficult for patients and HCPs. Importantly, HCPs can find it challenging if they are unable to find a diagnosis and at times this can make them feel sceptical. The findings suggest that HCPs find it difficult to balance their dual role of maintaining a good relationship with the patient and representing the health-care system. The ability to support patients to live a valued life with pain is described as a craft learnt through experience. Finally, like their patients, HCPs can experience a sense of loss because they cannot solve the problem of pain.Future workFuture work to explore the usefulness of the conceptual model and film in clinical education would add value to this study. There is limited primary research that explores HCPs’ experiences with chronic non-malignant pain in diverse ethnic groups, in gender-specific contexts and in older people living in the community.FundingThe National Institute for Health Research Health Services and Delivery Research programme.
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- Fran Toye
- Physiotherapy Research Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Royal College of Nursing Research Institute, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Physiotherapy Research Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Toye F, Seers K, Barker KL. Meta-ethnography to understand healthcare professionals' experience of treating adults with chronic non-malignant pain. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e018411. [PMID: 29273663 PMCID: PMC5778293 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to explore healthcare professionals' experience of treating chronic non-malignant pain by conducting a qualitative evidence synthesis. Understanding this experience from the perspective of healthcare professionals will contribute to improvements in the provision of care. DESIGN Qualitative evidence synthesis using meta-ethnography. We searched five electronic bibliographic databases from inception to November 2016. We included studies that explore healthcare professionals' experience of treating adults with chronic non-malignant pain. We used the GRADE-CERQual framework to rate confidence in review findings. RESULTS We screened the 954 abstracts and 184 full texts and included 77 published studies reporting the experiences of over 1551 international healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses and other health professionals. We abstracted six themes: (1) a sceptical cultural lens, (2) navigating juxtaposed models of medicine, (3) navigating the geography between patient and clinician, (4) challenge of dual advocacy, (5) personal costs and (6) the craft of pain management. We rated confidence in review findings as moderate to high. CONCLUSIONS This is the first qualitative evidence synthesis of healthcare professionals' experiences of treating people with chronic non-malignant pain. We have presented a model that we developed to help healthcare professionals to understand, think about and modify their experiences of treating patients with chronic pain. Our findings highlight scepticism about chronic pain that might explain why patients feel they are not believed. Findings also indicate a dualism in the biopsychosocial model and the complexity of navigating therapeutic relationships. Our model may be transferable to other patient groups or situations.
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- Francine Toye
- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Royal College of Nursing Research Institute, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Rushton M, Howarth M, Grant MJ, Astin F. Person-centred discharge education following coronary artery bypass graft: A critical review. J Clin Nurs 2017; 26:5206-5215. [PMID: 28881069 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To examine the extent that individualised education helps reduce depression and anxiety and improves self-care for people who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery. BACKGROUND Individualised discharge planning is increasingly important following cardiac surgery due to recurrent admissions as well as the issue of anxiety and depression, often due to lack of preparation. The hospital to home transition is fundamental in the recovery process. Individualised education and person-centred care ensure that patients' educational needs are met. This empowers patients, increasing self-efficacy or confidence, resulting in autonomy, a smoother discharge process and avoiding postdischarge problems and rehospitalisation. DESIGN A critical review of published peer-reviewed literature was conducted. METHODS Electronic databases searched included MEDLINE, CINAHL, the Cochrane Library and PsychInfo 2009-2015. RESULTS Eight articles were identified for review, and a Critical Appraisal Skills Programme framework was used to determine the quality of the papers, all of the papers focussed on coronary artery bypass graft. The designs were typically experimental or quasi-experimental with two reviews. CONCLUSION A greater understanding of the patients' needs allows tailored education to be provided, which promotes self-care management. This level of patient empowerment increases confidence and ultimately minimise anxiety and depression. Despite the varying teaching and learning methods associated with individualised education, patient-centred education has the potential to assist cardiac nurses in adequately preparing patients for discharge following their coronary artery bypass graft. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Development of individualised education programmes is crucial in preparing patients for discharge. The reduction in readmission to hospital has a significant effect on already stretched resources, and the reduction in postoperative complications during the recovery period linked with depression and anxiety will have a positive effect on the individuals' ability to self-care, health and well-being.
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- Melanie Rushton
- School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Social Sciences, University of Salford, Salford, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Social Sciences, University of Salford, Salford, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Social Sciences, University of Salford, Salford, UK
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- University of Huddersfield/Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Huddersfield, UK
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Older peoples' strategies for coping with chronic non-malignant pain: A qualitative meta-synthesis. Int J Nurs Stud 2016; 68:40-50. [PMID: 28073051 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2016] [Revised: 11/22/2016] [Accepted: 12/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is evidence that chronic pain is not recognised or managed effectively in older people. It is important to examine how older people cope with this because of the impact it can have on their quality of life and mortality. It will also enable nurses to work with older people to support effective coping skills and provide information on other useful coping strategies. OBJECTIVES To examine how older people cope with non-malignant chronic pain. DESIGN This is a qualitative meta-synthesis using Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research developed by Grading of Recommendations Assessment Development and Evaluation working group to evaluate the strength of the evidence. DATA SOURCES PubMed and Ovid Medline from 1995 to 2015. REVIEW METHODS Following a systematic search strategy all papers were assessed in relation to inclusion criteria and quality. Only qualitative studies were included. Themes were extracted from each study and a meta-synthesis conducted before completing an evaluation of confidence in the findings. RESULTS Seventeen primary studies were included in the meta-synthesis. Three meta-themes were identified: 'adjusting to the inevitable', 'doing it my way without medication' and 'the importance of support in managing the struggle'. There was high confidence in the evidence for 'doing it my way without medication' and moderate confidence in the evidence for the other two meta-themes. CONCLUSION Given that the participants in the primary studies were generally wary of health professionals and stoic in their response to pain, it is important for nurses to communicate in ways that engage older people and ensure their independence and sense of control remains intact. Identification of current coping strategies will enable the nurse and the older person to work together to assess their effectiveness and to adapt these if more effective coping is required.
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Crowe M, Whitehead L, Seaton P, Jordan J, Mccall C, Maskill V, Trip H. Qualitative meta-synthesis: the experience of chronic pain across conditions. J Adv Nurs 2016; 73:1004-1016. [PMID: 27679971 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIM To synthesize qualitative descriptions of the experience of chronic pain across conditions. BACKGROUND Chronic pain is a transdiagnostic symptom in that while somatic pathology plays a role in activating pain pathways, psychological and social factors contribute to the experience of pain over time. The treatment of the underlying condition may require both biomedical intervention and biopsychosocial approaches. DESIGN Qualitative meta-synthesis using Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research (CERQual) developed by Grading of Recommendations Assessment Development and Evaluation (GRADE) working group to evaluate the strength of the evidence. DATA SOURCES PubMed and Ovid Medline from 2000-2015. REVIEW METHODS Following a systematic search strategy all papers were assessed in relation to inclusion criteria and quality. Themes were extracted from each study and a meta-synthesis conducted before completing an evaluation of confidence in the findings. RESULTS Forty-one papers exploring the experience of chronic pain were included in the review. Five meta-themes were identified across the studies: 1) the body as obstacle; 2) invisible but real; 3) disrupted sense of self; 4) unpredictability; and 5) keeping going. There was high confidence in the evidence for three themes: 'the body as obstacle'; 'disrupted sense of self' and 'keeping going'; and moderate confidence in the evidence for 'invisible but real' and 'unpredictability'. CONCLUSIONS The findings in this review suggest there are similarities in the experience of chronic pain across a range of conditions that have implications for the development of transdiagnostic pain management strategies and interventions.
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- Marie Crowe
- Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Morales-Fernandez A, Morales-Asencio JM, Canca-Sanchez JC, Moreno-Martin G, Vergara-Romero M. Impact on quality of life of a nursing intervention programme for patients with chronic non-cancer pain: an open, randomized controlled parallel study protocol. J Adv Nurs 2016; 72:1182-90. [DOI: 10.1111/jan.12908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Yang SY, Bogosian A, Moss-Morris R, McCracken LM. Mixed Experiences and Perceptions of Psychological Treatment for Chronic Pain in Singapore: Skepticism, Ambivalence, Satisfaction, and Potential. PAIN MEDICINE 2015; 16:1290-300. [PMID: 25800777 DOI: 10.1111/pme.12745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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UNLABELLED There is little research in Southeast Asia focusing on patients' experiences of seeking psychological treatment for chronic pain. OBJECTIVE This study aims to understand the experiences of patients seeking psychological treatment for chronic pain in this region. SETTING Outpatient pain clinic at a tertiary hospital in Singapore. SUBJECTS People with experiences of attending psychological treatment for chronic pain, including some who were not receiving this type of treatment. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS Fifteen inductive semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore patients' experiences regarding psychological treatment for their chronic pain. Thematic analysis was then applied. RESULTS Three main themes were identified: "Expectations and Realities of Health Professionals," "Patients' Attitudes and Beliefs," and "Practical and Social Factors." From the patients' perspectives, an empathetic health professional who was willing to listen contributed to a positive treatment seeking experience. Patients felt that health professionals' lack of knowledge about appropriate treatment contributed to their frustration. Patients could not understand how psychological treatment was related to pain treatment and queried why they were "paying just to talk." Conversely, their experiences were quite positive, and they found psychological treatments helpful when they participated in them. CONCLUSION Education for both patients and health professionals unfamiliar with psychological treatments for pain may improve access to these treatments.
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- Su-Yin Yang
- Health Psychology Section, Psychology Department, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.,Pain Management Clinic, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore
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- Department of Psychology, School of Arts and Social Sciences, City University, London, United Kingdom
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- Health Psychology Section, Psychology Department, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Health Psychology Section, Psychology Department, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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