Chronic pain in individuals who have visual impairments: a protocol for an international survey study
Individuals who have visual impairments (IVI) face unique challenges in coping with and adjusting to chronic pain. However, this population remains underrepresented in chronic pain research and often encounters barriers in accessing effective, tailored healthcare. The primary objective of this study...
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| description | Individuals who have visual impairments (IVI) face unique challenges in coping with and adjusting to chronic pain. However, this population remains underrepresented in chronic pain research and often encounters barriers in accessing effective, tailored healthcare. The primary objective of this study is to generate baseline data on the prevalence, types, and impact of chronic pain in this population. The secondary objectives are to identify specific challenges in pain management and provide evidence to identify specific challenges in pain management and to provide evidence that can inform the development of targeted interventions aimed at promoting equitable healthcare and improving quality of life. An international cross-sectional observational study will be conducted using an online survey administered via LimeSurvey. The survey, developed specifically for this project, will be accessible in multiple languages to enhance participation and representativeness. It is designed to capture the unique aspects of chronic pain, ocular and non-ocular forms, in IVI, including barriers to care and management challenges. This protocol aims to establish a comprehensive understanding of chronic pain in IVI. The findings will help bridge current research gaps, guide tailored interventions, and inform policy initiatives, ultimately reducing healthcare disparities and enhancing quality of life for this underserved group. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a070d34b2e104f1e98c7a2b14898ce152025-08-20T03:39:18ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Pain Research2673-561X2025-08-01610.3389/fpain.2025.16317701631770Chronic pain in individuals who have visual impairments: a protocol for an international survey studyJordi Miró0Jordi Miró1Jordi Miró2Ariadna Sampietro3Ariadna Sampietro4Ariadna Sampietro5Ester Solé6Ester Solé7Ester Solé8Pere Llorens-Vernet9Pere Llorens-Vernet10Pere Llorens-Vernet11Carlos Mora12Carlos Mora13Carlos Mora14Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Unit for the Study and Treatment of Pain – ALGOS, Catalonia, SpainDepartment of Psychology, Research Center for Behaviour Assessment (CRAMC), Catalonia, SpainInstitut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Catalonia, SpainUniversitat Rovira I Virgili, Unit for the Study and Treatment of Pain – ALGOS, Catalonia, SpainDepartment of Psychology, Research Center for Behaviour Assessment (CRAMC), Catalonia, SpainInstitut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Catalonia, SpainUniversitat Rovira I Virgili, Unit for the Study and Treatment of Pain – ALGOS, Catalonia, SpainDepartment of Psychology, Research Center for Behaviour Assessment (CRAMC), Catalonia, SpainInstitut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Catalonia, SpainUniversitat Rovira I Virgili, Unit for the Study and Treatment of Pain – ALGOS, Catalonia, SpainDepartment of Psychology, Research Center for Behaviour Assessment (CRAMC), Catalonia, SpainInstitut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Catalonia, SpainUniversitat Rovira I Virgili, Unit for the Study and Treatment of Pain – ALGOS, Catalonia, SpainDepartment of Psychology, Research Center for Behaviour Assessment (CRAMC), Catalonia, SpainInstitut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Catalonia, SpainIndividuals who have visual impairments (IVI) face unique challenges in coping with and adjusting to chronic pain. However, this population remains underrepresented in chronic pain research and often encounters barriers in accessing effective, tailored healthcare. The primary objective of this study is to generate baseline data on the prevalence, types, and impact of chronic pain in this population. The secondary objectives are to identify specific challenges in pain management and provide evidence to identify specific challenges in pain management and to provide evidence that can inform the development of targeted interventions aimed at promoting equitable healthcare and improving quality of life. An international cross-sectional observational study will be conducted using an online survey administered via LimeSurvey. The survey, developed specifically for this project, will be accessible in multiple languages to enhance participation and representativeness. It is designed to capture the unique aspects of chronic pain, ocular and non-ocular forms, in IVI, including barriers to care and management challenges. This protocol aims to establish a comprehensive understanding of chronic pain in IVI. The findings will help bridge current research gaps, guide tailored interventions, and inform policy initiatives, ultimately reducing healthcare disparities and enhancing quality of life for this underserved group.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpain.2025.1631770/fullchronic painblindnessvisual impairmentonline surveypain managementhealth disparities |
| spellingShingle | Jordi Miró Jordi Miró Jordi Miró Ariadna Sampietro Ariadna Sampietro Ariadna Sampietro Ester Solé Ester Solé Ester Solé Pere Llorens-Vernet Pere Llorens-Vernet Pere Llorens-Vernet Carlos Mora Carlos Mora Carlos Mora Chronic pain in individuals who have visual impairments: a protocol for an international survey study Frontiers in Pain Research chronic pain blindness visual impairment online survey pain management health disparities |
| title | Chronic pain in individuals who have visual impairments: a protocol for an international survey study |
| title_full | Chronic pain in individuals who have visual impairments: a protocol for an international survey study |
| title_fullStr | Chronic pain in individuals who have visual impairments: a protocol for an international survey study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Chronic pain in individuals who have visual impairments: a protocol for an international survey study |
| title_short | Chronic pain in individuals who have visual impairments: a protocol for an international survey study |
| title_sort | chronic pain in individuals who have visual impairments a protocol for an international survey study |
| topic | chronic pain blindness visual impairment online survey pain management health disparities |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpain.2025.1631770/full |
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