Marianne S Matthias, Joanne K Daggy, Anthony J Perkins, Jasma Adams, Matthew J Bair, Diana J Burgess, Johanne Eliacin, Perla Flores, Laura J Myers, Tetla Menen, Philip Procento, Kevin L Rand, Michelle P Salyers, Mackenzie L Shanahan, Adam T Hirsh
Racialized disparities in chronic pain care are well-documented and persist despite national priorities focused on health equity. Similar disparities have been observed in patient activation (ie, having the knowledge, confidence, and skills to manage one's health). As such, interventions targeting patient activation represent a novel approach to addressing and reducing disparities in pain care. Communication and Activation in Pain to Enhance Relationships and Treat Pain with Equity is a randomized controlled trial of a 6-session telephone-delivered intervention to increase patient activation for Black patients with chronic pain...
September 21, 2023: Pain