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ArticlePatient education and counseling2016

Veterans' pain management goals: Changes during the course of a peer-led pain self-management program.

Sarah M Bauer, Alan B McGuire, Marina Kukla, Shannon McGuire, Matthew J Bair, Marianne S Matthias

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Sarah M BauerVA HSR&D Center for Health Information and Communication, Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA; Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA. Electronic address: smbauer.psych@gmail.com.
Alan B McGuireVA HSR&D Center for Health Information and Communication, Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA; Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Marina KuklaVA HSR&D Center for Health Information and Communication, Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA; Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Shannon McGuireVA HSR&D Center for Health Information and Communication, Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Matthew J BairVA HSR&D Center for Health Information and Communication, Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA; Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA; Regenstrief Institute, INC., Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Marianne S MatthiasVA HSR&D Center for Health Information and Communication, Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA; Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA; Regenstrief Institute, INC., Indianapolis, IN, USA; Department of Communications Studies, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA.

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HSRD VA CDA 10-034
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Abstract

objectiveGoal setting is a common element of self-management support programs; however, little is known about the nature of patients' goals or how goals change during pain self-management. The purpose of the current study is to explore how patients' goals and views of goal setting change over the course of a peer-led pain self-management program.

methodsVeterans (n=16) completing a 4-month peer-led pain self-management program completed semi-structured interviews at baseline and follow-up regarding their goals for their pain. Interviews were analyzed using immersion/crystallization.

resultsAnalyses revealed six themes: motivation to do something for their pain, more goal-oriented, actually setting goals, clarity of goal importance, more specific/measurable goal criteria, and more specific/measurable strategies.

conclusionThe current analyses illustrate how participants' goals can evolve over the course of a peer-led pain self-management program. Specifically, increased motivation, more openness to using goals, greater clarity of goal importance, more specific and measurable goals and strategies, and the influence of the peer coach relationship were described by participants. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Pain self-management interventions should emphasize goal setting, and development of specific, measurable goals and plans. Trainings for providers should address the potential for the provider-patient relationship, particularly peer providers, to facilitate motivation and goal setting.

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Pain ManagementPeer GroupFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMotivationProgram EvaluationSelf CareVeteransGoal settingPain self-managementWorking alliance

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PMCPMC5571443

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