ArticleBritish journal of pain2018
Chronic pain, loss and the future - Development and evaluation of an innovative, interactive pain education tool.
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- What are the benefits of cultivating self-compassion in adults with low back pain? A systematic review.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Pooled it
- Chronic pain is a risk factor for all-cause and cancer-specific mortality in cancer survivors: a population-based cohort study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Chronic pain, functionality and quality of life in cancer survivors.British journal of pain · 2021Article
- Assessment of sleep and stress level in individuals with chronic pain.Sleep science (Sao Paulo, Brazil)Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe development of chronic pain can result in multiple losses to an individual, which can negatively impact their quality of life. Presentation of the concepts of loss and grief as an interactive educational tool may help those who live with chronic pain gain a deeper understanding of their condition. This in turn may enable more effective management of their pain. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of such a tool through the perceptions and experiences of people living with chronic pain.
methodsAn interactive pain education tool was developed and distributed with an evaluation questionnaire. Participants were invited to re-evaluate the tool three months later. Responses to the questionnaire were provided using a Likert scale and free text comments. Descriptive statistics were used to present quantitative results and inductive thematic analysis was applied to the free text comments.
resultsThe pain education tool was well received by participants, the majority of whom found the process of using the tool a positive experience. Responses showed the tool helped participants express themselves and promoted self-reflection. The tool provided access to the reflections of others, which helped validate and legitimise their feelings and gain the understanding that their response to pain was normal. This in turn helped promote self-compassion and a sense of belonging, reducing feelings of isolation associated with chronic pain.
conclusionThe outcomes of this study show the pain education tool can help individuals gain a new and more positive perspective on themselves and their pain experience, therefore helping them live with and manage their chronic pain.
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