A qualitative analysis of a nationally representative survey of the state of chronic non-cancer pain management in Australia.

IF 1.7 4区医学 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Australian Journal of General Practice Pub Date : 2025-09-01 DOI:10.31128/AJGP-08-24-7387

Ingrid Bindicsova, Katherine Brain, Fiona J Hodson, Leanne M Hides, Melissa A Day

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Abstract

Background and objectives: Although general practitioners (GPs) are the first-line treatment providers for chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) in Australia, the experience of patients in this context is not well documented. This study explored patients' experiences with GPs managing their CNCP.

Method: Qualitative responses to two open-ended questions about GP care from adult respondents (n=200) to Chronic Pain Australia's 2021 National Pain Survey were thematically analysed.

Results: Five themes emerged regarding valued GP skills and attributes: effective treatment; communication with patients; common therapeutic factors; shared expertise; and the importance of mental health. Five themes regarding patients' needs emerged: access to services; access to medication treatment options; the importance of GPs staying up to date; communication; and common therapeutic factors.

Discussion: A critical need exists to raise GPs' awareness about the expectations and unmet needs of people living with CNCP. Addressing patients' needs early in their journey might result in better GP-patient relationships and cooperation, and more effective treatment.

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对澳大利亚慢性非癌症疼痛管理状态的全国代表性调查进行定性分析。

背景和目的：虽然全科医生（全科医生）是澳大利亚慢性非癌性疼痛（CNCP）的一线治疗提供者，但在这种情况下患者的经验并没有很好的记录。本研究探讨了全科医生管理患者CNCP的经验。方法：对成年受访者（n=200）对澳大利亚慢性疼痛2021年全国疼痛调查中关于全科医生护理的两个开放式问题的定性回答进行主题分析。结果：关于有价值的全科医生技能和属性，出现了五个主题：有效治疗；与患者沟通；常见的治疗因素；共享专业知识;以及心理健康的重要性。出现了关于患者需求的五个主题：获得服务；获得药物治疗方案；全科医生了解最新情况的重要性；沟通;以及常见的治疗因素。讨论：迫切需要提高全科医生对CNCP患者期望和未满足需求的认识。在他们的旅程中尽早解决患者的需求可能会导致更好的gp -患者关系和合作，以及更有效的治疗。

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Australian Journal of General Practice Medicine-Family Practice

CiteScore

2.80

自引率

4.50%

发文量

284

期刊介绍： The Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP) aims to provide relevant, evidence-based, clearly articulated information to Australian general practitioners (GPs) to assist them in providing the highest quality patient care, applicable to the varied geographic and social contexts in which GPs work and to all GP roles as clinician, researcher, educator, practice team member and opinion leader. All articles are subject to peer review before they are accepted for publication.