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NCT Number: NCT05876104

Harassment of Pain Clinic Staff by Patients

Chronic pain is associated with psychological disorders, and many patients have behavioral problems. Some patients harass pain services staff. Most healthcare staff do not report harassment by patients.

Quantitative and qualitative analysis of prospective electronic and clinic diary data. Evaluation of incidents of clinic staff harassment; caused by patients and patients' family. Analysis of causative factors, incident outcome and lessons learned.

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Key information

Conditions

Patient Violence

Age range

20 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic

Surrey, British Columbia, V3S 7J1, Canada

About this study

Chronic pain is associated with psychological and mental health disorders. Many patients have personality and behavioral disorders. Some patients harass their pain care providers. Most healthcare staff do not report harassment by patients.

This is a quantitative and qualitative analysis of prospective electronic and clinic diary data. It is an evaluation of incidents of pain clinic staff harassment; caused by patients and patients' family. This is an analysis of incident causative factors, incident outcome and lessons learned. The qualitative information of each incident is presented in a sensitive and careful format.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • adult chronic pain patients

Exclusion criteria

  • pediatric chronic pain patients

Treatment and study plan

Behavioral therapy

Behavioral

Behavioral and supportive therapy

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of patients who harassed clinic staff

    Time frame: 12 months

    Percentage of patients who harassed clinic staff

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Harassment of Pain Clinic Staff by Chronic Pain Patients

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
May 25, 2023
Registry last updated
May 14, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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