An exploration of the effectiveness of a peer-led pain management program (PAP) for nursing home residents with chronic pain and an evaluation of their experiences: a pilot randomized controlled trial
An exploration of the effectiveness of a peer-led pain management program (PAP) for nursing home residents with chronic pain and an evaluation of their experiences: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Background: 80% of nursing home residents have reported chronic pain, which is often accepted by older adults as part of aging. Peer support models are being used to help individuals manage their chronic conditions and overcome the challenges of limited healthcare resources. The aims of this study were: (i) to examine the effectiveness of a 12 week peer-led pain management program (PAP) for nursing home residents and (ii) to evaluate their experiences. Methods: A cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) was used. The 12 week pain management program was provided for the experimental group. Outcomes were measured at three time points. The participants’ satisfaction and acceptance were evaluated by a semi-structured interview after the program was completed. Results: Pain self-efficacy, pain intensity, pain interference, pain knowledge, and depression levels improved after the completion of the 12 week peer-led PAP. The pain-intensity level reported at week 12 was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group. Semi-structured interviews showed that the nursing home residents were satisfied with the pain education that they received. Conclusions: The 12 week peer-led PAP appeared to improve the pain-related and psychological outcome measures in nursing home residents, and the feedback on the peer-led PAP from the nursing home residents was positive.
Older adults, Pain education, Pain management program, Peer led
Tse, Mimi
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Li, Yajie
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Tang, Shuk Kwan
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Ng, Shamay S.M.
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Bai, Xue
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Lee, Paul H.
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Lo, Raymond
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Yeung, Suey Shuk Yu
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8 June 2020
Tse, Mimi
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Li, Yajie
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Tang, Shuk Kwan
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Ng, Shamay S.M.
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Bai, Xue
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Lee, Paul H.
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Lo, Raymond
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Yeung, Suey Shuk Yu
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Tse, Mimi, Li, Yajie, Tang, Shuk Kwan, Ng, Shamay S.M., Bai, Xue, Lee, Paul H., Lo, Raymond and Yeung, Suey Shuk Yu
(2020)
An exploration of the effectiveness of a peer-led pain management program (PAP) for nursing home residents with chronic pain and an evaluation of their experiences: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (11), [4090].
(doi:10.3390/ijerph17114090).
Abstract
Background: 80% of nursing home residents have reported chronic pain, which is often accepted by older adults as part of aging. Peer support models are being used to help individuals manage their chronic conditions and overcome the challenges of limited healthcare resources. The aims of this study were: (i) to examine the effectiveness of a 12 week peer-led pain management program (PAP) for nursing home residents and (ii) to evaluate their experiences. Methods: A cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) was used. The 12 week pain management program was provided for the experimental group. Outcomes were measured at three time points. The participants’ satisfaction and acceptance were evaluated by a semi-structured interview after the program was completed. Results: Pain self-efficacy, pain intensity, pain interference, pain knowledge, and depression levels improved after the completion of the 12 week peer-led PAP. The pain-intensity level reported at week 12 was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group. Semi-structured interviews showed that the nursing home residents were satisfied with the pain education that they received. Conclusions: The 12 week peer-led PAP appeared to improve the pain-related and psychological outcome measures in nursing home residents, and the feedback on the peer-led PAP from the nursing home residents was positive.
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Accepted/In Press date: 5 June 2020
Published date: 8 June 2020
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Funding: This study was funded by the Health and Medical Research Fund of the Food and Health Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government (Ref. 15161051).
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This study was funded by the Health and Medical Research Fund of the Food and Health Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government (Ref. 15161051).
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Older adults, Pain education, Pain management program, Peer led
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/475047
ISSN: 1661-7827
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Yajie Li
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Shuk Kwan Tang
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Shamay S.M. Ng
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Xue Bai
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Paul H. Lee
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Raymond Lo
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Suey Shuk Yu Yeung
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