Training primary care doctors to better manage chronic pain
Impact of a Novel Community-Based Biobehavioral Chronic Pain Team Training Program (4PCP) on Practitioner and Patient Outcomes
This study is all about helping doctors get better at treating chronic pain by teaching them a more complete approach that looks at both the physical and emotional sides of pain, so patients can receive more effective care and feel better overall.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Commonwealth University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richmond, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10928120 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the skills of primary care practitioners in managing chronic pain through a community-based training program. The program aims to equip doctors with a biopsychosocial approach, addressing not just the physical aspects of pain but also the emotional and behavioral factors that contribute to chronic pain syndromes. By enhancing their understanding and management techniques, the program seeks to improve outcomes for patients suffering from chronic pain. Patients may benefit from more effective and comprehensive care as a result of this training.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from chronic pain who are seeking more effective treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients with acute pain conditions or those not experiencing chronic pain may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of chronic pain for patients, resulting in improved quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in training practitioners to adopt a biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain management, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this program.
Where this research is happening
Richmond, United States
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chelimsky, Thomas C. — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Study coordinator: Chelimsky, Thomas C.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.