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Portuguese Family Physicians’ Perceptions on Pain Management—A Qualitative Study Protocol

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  • Joana Fernandes Ribeiro

    (USF Faria Guimarães, ACeS Porto Oriental, 4200-292 Porto, Portugal)

  • Sofia Baptista

    (Centre for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
    ACeS Porto Ocidental, 4150-502 Porto, Portugal
    Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal)

  • Marta Pinto

    (Faculty of Medical Sciences, NOVA University of Lisbon, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal)

  • Ana Mendes

    (USF Porto Centro, ACeS Porto Oriental, 4000-478 Porto, Portugal)

  • Hugo Almeida

    (USF Barão Nova Sintra, ACeS Porto Oriental, 4300-367 Porto, Portugal)

  • Andreia Teixeira

    (Centre for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
    Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
    ADiT-LAB, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Rua Escola Industrial e Comercial Nun’Álvares, 4900-347 Viana do Castelo, Portugal)

  • Carlos Martins

    (Centre for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
    H4A Primary Health Care Research Network, Porto, Portugal)

Abstract

Pain is an important cause of disability and constitutes the main reason people seek medical care, especially in general practice. Nevertheless, nearly half of adult Europeans with chronic pain receive inadequate pain treatment. Limited knowledge about pain among physicians is recognized as a key barrier to treatment. This is due to the well-known insufficiency in pain education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. There is a scarcity of research exploring the perceptions of family medicine physicians on these issues. This study aims to evaluate the perceptions of these professionals concerning medical education, as well as their knowledge, skills, and preparedness to manage chronic pain and collect suggestions for improvement. A qualitative exploratory study will be performed using synchronous virtual focus groups and purposive sampling. Eligible participants will be 3rd- and 4th-year family medicine residents and family medicine specialists with at least five years of practice. Sample size and number of focus groups will depend on data saturation. A semi-structured guide will be used. A thematic categorical analysis will be conducted after verbatim transcription of the audiofiles. This protocol has been approved by the Health Ethics Committee.

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  • Joana Fernandes Ribeiro & Sofia Baptista & Marta Pinto & Ana Mendes & Hugo Almeida & Andreia Teixeira & Carlos Martins, 2022. "Portuguese Family Physicians’ Perceptions on Pain Management—A Qualitative Study Protocol," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-7, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:22:p:14792-:d:968686
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    1. Luís Azevedo & Altamiro Costa-Pereira & Liliane Mendonça & Cláudia Dias & José Castro-Lopes, 2016. "The economic impact of chronic pain: a nationwide population-based cost-of-illness study in Portugal," The European Journal of Health Economics, Springer;Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gesundheitsökonomie (DGGÖ), vol. 17(1), pages 87-98, January.
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