Virtual care exercise interventions in multidisciplinary chronic pain clinics: a qualitative study of perspectives of adults living with chronic pain.
Disabil Rehabil
; 45(18): 2976-2983, 2023 09.
Article
in En
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| ID: mdl-36073755
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Chronic pain affects 1 in 4 Canadians and is a leading contributor of disability. Although virtual care has become more prevalent, it is unclear how adults living with chronic pain perceive virtual delivery of exercise interventions within multidisciplinary chronic pain clinics (MCPC). This study explores the perspectives of adults living with chronic pain regarding their perceived barriers and facilitators and recommendations when implementing virtual care exercise interventions within MCPCs.METHODS:
We conducted an interpretive description qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with adults (age ≥18 years) living with chronic pain from a MCPC in Toronto, Canada, between March 1 and April 30, 2021.RESULTS:
We completed fifteen (N = 15) interviews of adults living with chronic pain. We identified eight themes that addressed the studyobjectives:
1) virtual care supplements in-person care, 2) virtual care improves accessibility, 3) impact of technology on participation, 4) navigating the home environment, 5) impact of pain on participation, 6) impact of supervision and feedback, 7) the need for tailored care, and 8) the need for preparation and additional support.CONCLUSION:
Our results reveal that adults living with chronic pain view virtual care exercise interventions positively however, the implementation of these interventions must be carefully considered within MCPCs. Specifically, virtual care was considered an excellent adjunct to in-person care but should not replace it completely.Implications for RehabilitationChronic pain is a leading contributor of disability.Exercise interventions are recommended component of comprehensive pain management.Virtual delivery of exercise interventions are becoming more prevalent.Adults living with chronic pain view virtual care exercise interventions positively as they can supplement in-person care and improve access to this type of care.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Chronic Pain
Type of study:
Guideline
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Qualitative_research
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Disabil Rehabil
Journal subject:
REABILITACAO
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
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