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. 2021 Jul 8;35(4):613–621. doi: 10.1177/08919887211023592

Table 4.

Expectations From a Pain Management Intervention.a

Category Sub category N Example
To reduce pain To be pain free 1 To be pain free for longer periods of time
To provide pain relief 42 Reduction of the pains
Impact mood 2 My pain makes my mood worse
To find the cause of pain Diagnosis 8 To find out what is causing the pain
MRI scan 1 MRI as appropriate
Nature of the intervention Healthcare professional supported 17 I would like to speak with professionals who have an interest in this area—explain my challenges—together see what is possible
Self-manage 5 Would love something I can manage myself, then I don’t have to go to appointments
Healthcare professional support and self-management 6 Advice and guidance from a professional while getting on with it one-self
Exercise Exercises would be best
Non drug approach 9 Non drug related relief
To improve function 5 A reduction in pain would allow me to function better
A holistic intervention 1 Fully holistic approach
Don’t know 8 No idea
No qualitative response 17

a Response to questions: “What would you expect from a pain management intervention?” “Would you want a healthcare professional to be involved, or would you prefer something that could self-manage?”