ArticlePatient education and counseling2021
Mixed Methods Study of Patient and Primary Care Provider Perceptions of Chronic Pain Treatment.
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- Organizational readiness for implementing clinical decision support tools in chronic pain care: a mixed methods evaluation.Frontiers in health services · 2025Article
- A cross-sectional survey exploring clinician perceptions of a novel Medicaid back pain policy.Journal of complementary & integrative medicine · 2023Article
- Developing Digital Therapeutics for Chronic Pain in Primary Care: A Qualitative Human-Centered Design Study of Providers' Motivations and Challenges.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
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- Patient Perspectives on Improving Patient-Provider Relationships and Provider Communication During Opioid Tapering.Journal of general internal medicine · 2022Article
- Interprofessional Active Learning for Chronic Pain: Transforming Student Learning From Recall to Application.Journal of medical education and curricular developmentReview
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Abstract
objectiveA mixed-method study involving patient focus groups and survey of primary care providers (PCPs) sought to compare perspectives about chronic pain (CP) and its treatment. Our goal was to identify needs and barriers for facilitating patient-centered care.
methodsTwo focus groups of CP patients from a single academic medical center explored interactions with PCPs and their understandings, experiences, and expectations of CP treatment. They were also asked their opinions about self-assessment/communication tools. We compared themes with survey data from two PCP research networks.
resultsCP patients understand opioid risks and fear PCP judgement and condescension, while sensing PCP fear and avoidance of opioid prescribing. PCPs are dissatisfied with their ability to provide optimal CP care, despite feeling that patients are generally satisfied with their clinic visits. Evaluation tools, especially assessment of functional activities, are favorably viewed by all, but deemed time prohibitive.
conclusionPatients' understanding of opioid risks, desire for attention on functional goals and behavioral treatment may be greater than PCPs perceive. Such gaps in understanding and attitudes, if recognized, could support high-quality communication and interventional strategies. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: These findings guide patient-PCP communication toward alignment of treatment goals and enhanced coordination of care.
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