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Papers: 19 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024


2024


Front Pain Res (Lausanne)


39439739


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The perpetual evidence-practice gap: addressing ongoing barriers to chronic pain management in primary care in three steps.

Authors

Ashcraft LE, Hamm ME, Omowale SS, Hruschak V, Miller E, Eack SM, Merlin JS

Abstract

Most management of chronic pain, a serious illness affecting the physical and psychological wellbeing of millions, occurs in primary care settings. Primary care practitioners (PCPs) attempt to provide evidence-based practices to treat chronic pain. However, there continues to be a gap between the care people receive and the evidence. The objectives for this study were to (1) explore determinants of evidence-based chronic pain management and (2) develop a novel approach to using implementation science to address the evidence-practice gap.