Evaluation of a Chronic Pain Screening Program Implemented in Primary Care.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Although pain is among the most common symptoms reported by patients, primary care practitioners (PCPs) face substantial challenges identifying and assessing pain.

Objective

To evaluate a 2-step process for chronic pain screening and follow-up in primary care.

Design, setting, and participants

A cross-sectional study of patients with a primary care visit between July 2, 2018, and June 1, 2019, was conducted at a statewide, multisite federally qualified health center. Participants included 68 PCPs and 58 medical assistants from 13 sites who implemented the screening process in primary care, and 38 866 patients aged 18 years or older with a primary care visit during that time.

Exposures

Single-question assessment of pain frequency, followed by a 3-ques

SUBMITTER: Bifulco L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8317006 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature