'I think there is nothing . . . that is really comprehensive': healthcare professionals' views on recommending online resources for pain self-management.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore healthcare professionals' views on, and attitudes, towards recommending online resources for persistent pain self-management.

Methods

This study was the qualitative phase of a two-phase mixed method study. Thirty-one New Zealand health professionals involved in the management of persistent pain were interviewed via focus groups and individual interviews. Data were analysed using the general inductive approach.

Results

The major themes were as follows: (1) risks and limits of online information outweigh benefits, (2) a blended model, of online resources with healthcare professional support, could work, (3) only trustworthy resources can be recommended, (4) need for personalisation and (5) perceived barriers to adoption.

Conclusion

Online re

SUBMITTER: Areli E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8611304 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature