Exploring the Feasibility of Relapse Prevention Strategies in Interdisciplinary Multimodal Pain Therapy Programs: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although interdisciplinary multimodal pain treatment (IMPT) programs are widely regarded as treatment of choice for patients with chronic pain, there are signs that many patients are unable to maintain their treatment gains in the long term. To facilitate the maintenance of positive treatment outcomes over time, we developed two relapse prevention strategies.

Objective

The main objective of this study was to explore the feasibility of these strategies within the context of IMPT programs.

Methods

We performed a feasibility study using 3 workbook prototypes containing either one or both strategies. For a period of 6 months, the workbooks were made available in two IMPT facilities. Qualitative data were collected through a focus group and semistructured interv

SUBMITTER: Elbers S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7762683 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature