Examining harassment of pain clinic staff by patients
Discrimination and Harassment of Pain Clinic Staff Caused by Patients
Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic · NCT05945719
This study looks at how often patients in a pain clinic harass staff with sexual or racial comments to see how it affects the workers and improve safety in the workplace.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Surrey, British Columbia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05945719 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates incidents of sexual and racial harassment directed at staff by patients in a chronic pain clinic. It employs both quantitative and qualitative analyses of electronic and clinic diary data to evaluate the frequency and nature of these incidents. The study aims to identify causative factors, outcomes of incidents, and systemic issues, while presenting qualitative information in a sensitive manner. The goal is to better understand the impact of patient behavior on healthcare staff and improve workplace safety.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients suffering from chronic pain who may exhibit behavioral issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are pediatric or do not exhibit any behavioral problems are unlikely to benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved safety protocols and support systems for healthcare staff in pain management settings.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on workplace harassment exist, this specific focus on patient-perpetrated harassment in healthcare settings is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * adult chronic pain patients Exclusion Criteria: * pediatric chronic pain patients
Where this trial is running
Surrey, British Columbia
- Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic — Surrey, British Columbia, Canada (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Olu Bamgbade — Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic
- Study coordinator: Olu Bamgbade, MD,FRCPC
- Email: salem.painclinic@gmail.com
- Phone: 7786286600
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Abuse, Sexual, Abuse, Workplace, Harassment by patients