A novel inpatient complex pain team: protocol for a mixed-methods evaluation of a single-centre pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Complex pain is a debilitating condition that is responsible for low quality of life and significant economic impacts. Although best practice in the treatment of complex pain employs a multidisciplinary team, many patients do not have access to this care, leading to poor outcomes.

Methods and analysis

This study evaluates a novel inpatient complex pain team at a large London teaching hospital. A multidisciplinary pain team comprising specialist doctors, nurses, psychologists and physiotherapists was instituted for inpatients with complex pain who will undergo an intense and bespoke evidence-based programme which will then be integrated into the community. A mixed-methods evaluation will take place and patients will be recruited over the course of 1 year. A quali

SUBMITTER: Mordecai L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5875648 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature