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Knowledge translation initiatives at the Transitional Pain Service: insights from healthcare provider outreach and patient education.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: BioMed Central Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101088677 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1472-6963 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14726963 NLM ISO Abbreviation: BMC Health Serv Res Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: London : BioMed Central, [2001-
    • Subject Terms:
      Pain Management*/methods ; Chronic Pain*/therapy ; Pain Clinics*/organization & administration ; Patient Education as Topic* ; Translational Research, Biomedical* ; Health Personnel*; Humans ; Ontario
    • Abstract:
      Evidence-based treatment of chronic pain requires a multidisciplinary approach grounded in the biopsychosocial model. Implementing this approach within health systems relies on its acceptance by both healthcare providers and patients. While pioneering multidisciplinary pain clinics can serve as a model for implementation, a systematic effort is needed to share knowledge effectively and broadly. In the current paper we provide an overview of the knowledge translation initiatives undertaken at our Transitional Pain Service (TPS) at Toronto General Hospital, a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary pain program established in 2014 for patients at risk of developing chronic pain after surgery. The TPS team strives to enhance acceptance of this model of care among patients and providers, facilitate the establishment of similar clinics, and promote patient understanding of the integrated multidisciplinary pain care approach. Guided by the Knowledge to Action (KTA) framework, knowledge translation activities undertaken by our TPS team include clinician training, resources and outreach activities for providers, and patient education. Resource development was preceded by consultation and needs assessment among patients and providers and feedback from both groups was incorporated as part of the development process. The tailored resources were disseminated via the TPS clinic website and monitoring of online usage enables continuous evaluation of engagement. Barriers to engagement with the resources were examined through patient surveys and staff interviews. Based on these activities, we offer insights gained by our team throughout the knowledge translation process and provide recommendations for other clinical teams who wish to undertake similar initiatives.
      (© 2025. The Author(s).)
    • Abstract:
      Declarations. Ethics approval and consent to participate: The activities described in this project were approved by the Quality Improvement Review Committee (QIRC) at the University Health Network (UHN), including protocols and informational consent (QI ID#: 21–0310). QIRC determined that the project falls outside the scope of research requiring Research Ethics Board (REB) review, as described in the Canadian Tri‐Council Policy Statement V.2. This determination was subsequently reviewed and confirmed by a UHN REB Chair. The need for signed consent to participate was deemed unnecessary as part of the approval by QIRC (QI ID#: 21–0310) and in accordance with Canadian Tri‐Council Policy Statement V.2. An informational consent letter was provided instead to all participants, which outlined the objective of the project, privacy and confidentiality, and contact information for the project team and QIRC. Consent for publication: Not applicable. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.
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    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Chronic post-surgical pain; Healthcare provider education; Knowledge translation; Patient education
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20250128 Date Completed: 20250503 Latest Revision: 20250524
    • Publication Date:
      20260130
    • Accession Number:
      PMC11776314
    • Accession Number:
      10.1186/s12913-025-12301-y
    • Accession Number:
      39875971