Canadian Veterans' Experiences of Living with Chronic Pain: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An estimated 30% of veterans live with chronic pain, compared to 20% of Canadians in the general population. Veterans face health care challenges upon release from the military, increasing difficulties in obtaining chronic pain care.

Aims

We explored experiences of Canadian Armed Forces veterans living with chronic pain, their transition from military to civilian care, perceived barriers and facilitators to chronic pain care, and impacts of their pain on the domains of well-being.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative descriptive study using semistructured interviews. We used a deductive/inductive approach to derive themes and concepts from interview transcripts.

Results

Thirty-five veterans living with chronic pain participated. Participants reported t

SUBMITTER: Ul Haq MZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11382724 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature