ArticleJournal of pain research2026
A Pilot Convenience Internet Survey Regarding Pain Management Among Medical Profession in Saudi Arabia: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study.
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Purpose: Chronic pain is a common clinical problem that considerably affects patients' quality of life, functional status, and overall well-being. Effective pain management requires an integrated approach that includes both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies. However, variations in physicians' knowledge of pain management may influence clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. In this study, the aim was to explore medical professionals' knowledge of pain management, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies, to provide preliminary insights and identify areas for future research and improvement. Material and Methods: This exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered online survey distributed to Individuals across the medical education continuum. The study aimed to assess the participants knowledge, attitude toward pain management. The questionnaire consisted of 25 true/false statements designed to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to pain management. We also explored whether knowledge scores varied according to demographic and professional characteristics. Results: Among the 51 participants, 76.5% were physicians and nearly half (49.0%) reported regularly treating patients with pain. Despite this, 78.4% reported no formal education in pain management. Overall, 70.6% demonstrated good knowledge, with a mean score of 17.55 ± 3.47. Participants showed strong knowledge in pain assessment (96.1%), multimodal analgesia (90.2%), and opioid titration (94.1%). Nevertheless, misconceptions were noted, including reliance on vital signs for pain assessment (51.0%) and inappropriate beliefs regarding adjuvant medications (up to 31.4%). No significant associations were found between knowledge levels and demographic or professional variables. Conclusion: Although most participants exhibited adequate knowledge of chronic pain management, we identified gaps regarding pain assessment and adjuvant medications, as well as a deficiency in formal pain management education. These findings warrant further larger-scale studies to inform the development of structured, evidence-based education across multiple levels of medical training to improve chronic pain care and patient outcomes.
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