Living with Chronic Pain - Listening Session Discussion Questions

Background

The National Academy of Medicine's Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic is hosting a listening session to better understand the experiences and perspectives of persons living with chronic, non-cancer pain, including their experiences interacting with and navigating the health system.

About the Form

The discussion questions covered in the listening session are open to the public for response through the completion of this form. The opportunity to submit a form is open from January 30th to February 27th. Your participation is completely voluntary. Please note, that for this particular form, we are seeking the perspectives of persons living with or who have experienced chronic, non-cancer pain, and/or their caregivers.

The content gathered from this listening session will inform the creation of a person-centered pain management journey map—a visual tool highlighting key approaches to effective communication that lead to strong clinical relationships and shared decision making to optimize quality of life for people living with pain.

We recognize that every individual’s journey with chronic pain is unique and complex. By providing the opportunity for public input, our goal is to capture a diversity of perspectives and experiences. We value your privacy and will protect any and all information shared. Please note that your responses may remain anonymous and still be included in our thematic summary and analysis of understanding chronic pain and its management. If you complete this form, the NAM staff will contact you to let you know how the information you provided will be utilized.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please email us at opioidcollaborative@nas.edu

1. First Name: *This question is required.

2. Last Name: *This question is required.

3. Email: *This question is required.

4. Please check this box if you would like to remain anonymous

5. Please check this box if you would feel comfortable being contacted by the staff at the National Academy of Medicine about additional opportunities to engage in and inform the work of the Action Collaborative.

6. What aspects of your pain care are currently working well, and what aspects are not?

7. What successes and/or challenges have you experienced in accessing and receiving pain care, including complementary, non-opioid treatment options?

8. What sources of information do people with pain use to learn about their pain management?

9. What are the critical messages you feel need to be communicated between healthcare providers and patients and families regarding pain care?

10. If you had a "magic wand", what would you change in the health system to improve care for people with pain?

11. We recognize that experience with pain is unique to each individual. Our hope is to capture a range of responses, representing geographic, socioeconomic, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity. We welcome you to use this space to provide any additional details that may help us better understand your journey living with chronic pain.

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