At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Patients currently receiving primary care at Portland VAMC
- ✓Diagnosed musculoskeletal chronic pain condition lasting at least 3 months
- ✓Currently experiencing moderate to severe symptoms as per screening
- ✓Willingness to complete 6 and 12 month interviews
- ✕Dementia or cognitive disturbance
- ✕Diagnoses of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue or somatization disorder
- ✕Terminal illness
- ✕Designated guardian
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Improving the Treatment of Chronic Pain in Primary Care
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Assistance with Pain treatment for Pain and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 401 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The primary objective of this study is to determine to what extent a collaborative intervention improves chronic pain-related outcomes in a VA primary care setting. We will also determine to what extent the intervention affects 1) treatment of co-occurring depression, 2) adherence of providers to guidelines for treating chronic pain, and 3) patient and provider satisfaction and attitudes related to chronic pain treatment.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Care management intervention including assessment, decision support, patient activation, education and followup, provider education, feedback to providers. Intervention delivered for 12 months.