The Lived Experience of Pain Services: A Comparison of Service Users’ and Service Providers’ Experience of Irish Health Services

Conclusion: Despite clinical guidelines recommending a biopsychosocial model of care, the biomedical model remains the dominant approach in chronic pain management, reflecting a persistent gap between evidence and practice. Service users and providers desire access to multidisciplinary services that...

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Main Authors: Kate Sheridan, Aine MacNamara, Enda Whyte, Siobhan O’Connor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/prm/4608906
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Summary:Conclusion: Despite clinical guidelines recommending a biopsychosocial model of care, the biomedical model remains the dominant approach in chronic pain management, reflecting a persistent gap between evidence and practice. Service users and providers desire access to multidisciplinary services that support a biopsychosocial model of care. Healthcare professionals cannot deliver what service users expect due to macro-, meso- and microlevel factors. Future research is needed to explore practical solutions to deliver pain services that optimise the development of self-management skills where existing infrastructure and resources negatively impact service delivery. Suggested approaches include enhancing autonomy-supportive communication by healthcare providers and ensuring early access to high-quality educational materials.
ISSN:1918-1523