Article
Anesthesiology
Michelle Farr, Heather Brant, Rita Patel, Myles-Jay Linton, Nicholas Ambler, Sareeta Vyas, Hannah Wedge, Sue Watkins, Jeremy Horwood
Summary: This qualitative study explored the experiences of patients maintaining peer support groups after UK NHS group pain management programs (PMPs). The research found that continued peer support helped participants consolidate self-management skills and improve social life recovery. However, not all individuals found benefit in continuing to participate in peer support meetings after the PMPs ended.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nicola Stenberg, Fiona Gillison, Karen Rodham
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review to identify peer support strategies for self-management of chronic pain, based on the self-determination theory. The findings resulted in a conceptual model that demonstrates the commonality between peer support and other behavior change interventions, as well as unique strategies provided by peers.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kristen E. Gray, Molly Silvestrini, Erica W. Ma, Karin M. Nelson, Lori A. Bastian, Corrine I. Voils
Summary: This study described the role of social support in veterans' diabetes self-management and examined gender differences. Through semi-structured interviews, researchers found that women felt responsible for their health and the care of others, while men shared responsibility for managing their diabetes with support persons. Both men and women received instrumental and informational social support, but women primarily described emotional support. Some women's self-management efforts were hindered by support persons. Regarding programs incorporating a support person, some participants endorsed including family/friends and some preferred programs including other individuals with diabetes.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Maurice John Bourke, Diarmaid Ferguson, Mary Cooke
Summary: Self-management of chronic low back pain is a fluctuating process of self-doubt, requiring increased pain self-efficacy and improved pain acceptance.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marit Dagny Kristine Jenssen, Per Atle Bakkevoll, Phuong Dinh Ngo, Andrius Budrionis, Asbjorn Johansen Fagerlund, Maryam Tayefi, Johan Gustav Bellika, Fred Godtliebsen
Summary: This paper evaluates the state-of-the-art machine learning approaches in chronic pain research, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of chronic pain. While many studies have emphasized machine learning-based classification for diagnosis, there is a need for more research on machine learning for treatment, rehabilitation, and self-management of chronic pain. Patient involvement and self-management are crucial in the management of chronic pain, and digital tools can assist patients in making decisions about their own care.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Dorien Smit, Janna N. Vrijsen, Bart Groeneweg, Amber Vellinga-Dings, Janneke Peelen, Jan Spijker
Summary: Participation in Depression Connect contributes to a sense of belonging, emotional growth, self-efficacy, and empowerment, with getting too caught up being a frequently reported negative aspect. Different styles of user engagement impact the perceived benefits of Depression Connect, with responding being central to enhancing empowerment. The platform is mainly used to supplement offline support for depression and serves as a safe environment for members to freely reflect on coping mechanisms and exchange strategies.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
Francesca M. Nicosia, Carolyn J. Gibson, Natalie Purcell, Kara Zamora, Jennifer Tighe, Karen H. Seal
Summary: This study revealed varied experiences and needs of women veterans with chronic pain towards integrated pain care models, including preferences for receiving care in gender-specific settings and differences in confidence levels regarding the team's ability to address gender-specific pain issues.
Article
Nursing
Yiting Hua, Hujie Lu, Jingyao Dai, Yewei Zhou, Wenzhe Zhou, Aisun Wang, Yanyan Chen, Youping Liang
Summary: This study conducted an in-depth investigation into the self-management challenges and support needs of patients with primary glaucoma. The findings revealed challenges such as becoming an expert in glaucoma, managing negative emotions, adapting to daily life changes, and resuming social activities. To address these challenges, four themes of patient self-management support needs were identified: health information support, social support, psychological support, and daily living support.
Article
Psychiatry
Julia Bornemann, James B. Close, Meg J. Spriggs, Robin Carhart-Harris, Leor Roseman
Summary: By interviewing 11 individuals who self-medicate with psychedelic drugs for chronic pain, it was found that pain scores significantly improved during and after psychedelic experiences. Processes like Positive Reframing and Somatic Presence played a role in improving mental wellbeing and relationship with pain. Other strategies such as mindfulness, breathwork, and movement were also reported as helpful.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Nurul Akidah Lukman, Lisa Merry
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore and describe the self-care experiences of Indonesian immigrants living in Montreal, Canada with chronic illness, and to understand the influence of religion and support on these experiences. The results identified major themes including religion, being helpful to others, family support, transnational family support, community support, and the differences between Indonesia and Canada. Religion, culture, social factors, and family factors may impact how Indonesian immigrants engage in self-care.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Josephine Ahenkorah Ampiah, Fiona Moffatt, Claire Diver, Paapa Kwesi Ampiah
Summary: This study explores the psychosocial impact of chronic low back pain (CLBP) among patients in Ghana, highlighting the loss of self and roles, emotional distress, fear, stigmatization and marginalization, financial burden, and social support experienced by patients. The study emphasizes the need for a biopsychosocial approach to the management of CLBP and suggests reassessing current management strategies to address the influence of healthcare professionals' beliefs on psychosocial consequences.
Article
Nursing
Caroline E. M. Otter, Joost C. Keers, Celeste Reker, Jakobus Smit, Lisette Schoonhoven, Janneke M. de Man-van Ginkel
Summary: Nurses mainly support patients' self-management through short conversations, encouraging patient involvement in care processes and focusing on patient perspectives. Despite having methods to support self-management, it needs to be integrated into daily practice more effectively.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marianne S. Matthias, Diana J. Burgess, Johanne Eliacin
Summary: Black patients with chronic pain experienced mostly negative effects from the shift to telecare after the COVID-19 pandemic. They described decreased ability to self-manage their chronic pain, difficulties in accessing nonpharmacological services, and challenges in communication with healthcare providers. Although some appreciated the convenience of telehealth, most did not believe it met their needs.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Daniel Holman, David Simmons, Nick Ockdenden, Jonathan Peter Graffy
Summary: This study found that the effectiveness of peer support depends on process factors, relationships between peer support facilitators and peers, and group dynamics. Sustaining and ending support emerged as key themes. With increasing interest in peer support, future group facilitators can benefit from these findings.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Miao Chen, Xiaoyan Li, Yumin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the autonomy in managing friendship relations among preschool children with autism in China. The results show that factors such as personality, motivation, abilities, and school environment influence their friendship management. Teachers should provide suitable environmental support and respect their independent thinking and choices.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
C. E. Mosher, S. Daily, D. Tometich, M. S. Matthias, S. D. Outcalt, A. Hirsh, S. A. Johns, K. Rand, B. Schneider, L. Mina, A. M. Storniolo, E. Newton, K. Miller
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2018)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Joy L. Lee, Marianne S. Matthias, Nir Menachemi, Richard M. Frankel, Michael Weiner
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2018)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Kurt Kroenke, Erica Evans, Sharon Weitlauf, Stephanie McGalley, Brian Porter, Tabeel Williams, Fitsum Baye, Spencer G. Lourens, Marianne S. Matthias, Matthew J. Bair
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS
(2018)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Marianne S. Matthias, Melvin T. Donaldson, Agnes C. Jensen, Erin E. Krebs
Review
Anesthesiology
Stephen G. Henry, Marianne S. Matthias
Article
Oncology
Danielle B. Tometich, Catherine E. Mosher, Adam T. Hirsh, Kevin L. Rand, Shelley A. Johns, Marianne S. Matthias, Samantha D. Outcalt, Bryan P. Schneider, Lida Mina, Anna Maria V. Storniolo, Erin V. Newton, Kathy D. Miller
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2018)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dawn M. Bravata, Jason Sico, Carlos A. Vaz Fragoso, Edward J. Miech, Marianne S. Matthias, Rachel Lampert, Linda S. Williams, John Concato, Cristina S. Ivan, J. D. Fleck, Lauren Tobias, Charles Austin, Jared Ferguson, Radu Radulescu, Lynne Iannone, Susan Ofner, Stanley Taylor, Li Qin, Christine Won, H. Klar Yaggi
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2018)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cleveland G. Shields, Lindsay N. Fuzzell, Sharon L. Christ, Marianne S. Matthias
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2019)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Marianne S. Matthias, Joanne Daggy, Jasma Adams, Tetla Menen, Stephanie McCalley, Marina Kukla, Alan B. McGuire, Susan Ofner, Emilee Pierce, Carol Kempf, Michele Heisler, Matthew J. Bair
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS
(2019)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kurt Kroenke, Fitsum Baye, Spencer G. Lourens, Erica Evans, Sharon Weitlauf, Stephanie McCalley, Brian Porter, Marianne S. Matthias, Matthew J. Bair
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Anesthesiology
Marianne S. Matthias, Adam T. Hirsh, Susan Ofner, Joanne Daggy
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relationship between patient activation and social support in chronic pain management. The results showed that social support was significantly associated with all outcomes, while patient activation had the highest explanatory power for outcomes. However, patient activation was not found to be a mediator of the effect of social support on pain-related outcomes.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Niki Munk, Joanne K. Daggy, Erica Evans, Matthew Kline, James E. Slaven, Brian Laws, Trevor Foote, Marianne S. Matthias, Matthew J. Bair
Summary: This article describes the design, challenges, and modifications of a study on massage treatment for chronic neck pain. The study found significant retention and engagement challenges in the caregiver-applied massage arm and made modifications to the design. The study is expected to be completed by early 2023.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2022)
Article
Communication
Marianne S. Matthias, Tasneem L. Talib, Monica A. Huffman
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2020)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Johanne Eliacin, Jessica M. Coffing, Marianne S. Matthias, Diana J. Burgess, Matthew J. Bair, Angela L. Rollins
ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Marianne S. Matthias, Sadaaki Fukui, Michelle P. Salyers
ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2017)