Targeting health system change to provide better care for people with chronic pain

慢性疼痛对生活质量造成严重影响，但医疗保健系统并不适合管理这个问题。本研究解决了循证护理的3个障碍。一种将临床护理与健康指导相结合的新模式将适应不同的环境。将设计和评估帮助临床医生将研究纳入其实践的培训计划。一项旨在增强地区人民权能的疼痛教育计划将推出并进行评估。

Chronic pain causes serious impacts to quality of life but the healthcare system is not well suited to managing the problem. This research addresses 3 barriers to evidence-based care. A new model that integrates clinical care with health coaching will be adapted for different settings. A training program to help clinicians incorporate research into their practice will be designed and evaluated. A pain education program aimed at empowering people in regional areas will be rolled-out and assessed.