Development of a pain self-management intervention framework for people with spinal cord injury

This study addresses the need for a structured approach to pain management for people with spinal cord injuries (PWSCI). It acknowledges that pain is a common and debilitating secondary health condition for PWSCI. The research uses a modified e-Delphi method to gather expert opinions on suitable interventions. This involves multiple rounds of surveys and discussions to achieve consensus on which interventions should be included in a self-management framework. The resulting framework is intended to serve as a guide for both PWSCI and healthcare professionals. It aims to provide a range of appropriate interventions that can be used to alleviate pain and improve the individual's ability to manage their condition.

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  The final pain self-management framework consists of 56 interventions, encompassing medical, psychological, therapeutic, and social approaches.
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  The interventions are categorized according to nociceptive and/or neuropathic pain, aligning with the biopsychosocial model of care.
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  Lifestyle modification was the only intervention that received unanimous agreement from experts in the first round