Supporting Self-management of Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain Due to Injury
About this trial
This is an interventional device feasibility trial for Chronic Pain Syndrome focused on measuring chronic pain, self-management, pain management, doctor patient communication, primary care
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Be over 18 years of age
- Have experienced pain for more than 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- Being unable to communicate in English
- Being unable to attend consultations with a healthcare professional for the duration of the project
- Being currently participating in another research project regarding chronic pain
Sites / Locations
- St Margaret's Health Centre
- Whitesands Medical Practice
- St Triduana's Medical Practice
- Milngavie Clinic
- Muirhead Medical Centre
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Intervention Group (using Navigator Tool)
Control Group (not using Navigator Tool)
The participants will receive a copy of the Navigator Tool Intervention, a paper-based information pack including the My Pain Concerns Form, suggested questions to ask your healthcare professional, a goal setting sheet and information on common self-management strategies. They will be encouraged to fill in some of the forms before the consultation, and some during the consultation. They will have consultations with a healthcare professional who has undergone a Self-management Awareness Training with the Thistle Foundation.
These participants will not have access to the Navigator Tool Intervention, and will have consultations with a healthcare professional who has not undergone the Self-management Awareness Training.