Patient perspectives from the multi-disciplinary chronic pain clinic: a qualitative study

Aim: The chronic pain clinic (CPC) is a multi-disciplinary program that incorporates pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods, including First Nations healing strategies, to manage pain, improve functioning and reduce opioid misuse among patients with chronic pain in Regina, Canada. Materials...

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Published in:Pain Management
Main Authors: Pandey, Mamata, Marwah, Radhika, McLean, Maeve, Paluck, Elan, Oliver, Amanda M, Maierhoffer, Shelly, Rude, Darlene, Oakes, Larry
Other Authors: Saskatchewan Center For Patient-Oriented Research
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Informa UK Limited 2022
Subjects:
First Nations
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/pmt-2021-0072
https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/pdf/10.2217/pmt-2021-0072
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Summary:Aim: The chronic pain clinic (CPC) is a multi-disciplinary program that incorporates pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods, including First Nations healing strategies, to manage pain, improve functioning and reduce opioid misuse among patients with chronic pain in Regina, Canada. Materials & methods: The care experiences of ten current clients were explored using a narrative interview approach. Results: The CPC provides high-quality and safe care for effective chronic pain management. Clients noted pain reduction and improvements in sleep, mobility, functionality, and mood. First Nation clients emphasized the importance of traditional healing strategies. Conclusion: This unique comprehensive multi-modal approach which incorporates First Nations healing strategies is effective in supporting the unique needs of local clients.

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