Lesson Learned from Peer Volunteers in a Peer-Led Pain Management Program among Nursing Home Residents.

Mun Yee Mimi TseShamay Sheung Mei NgXue BaiPaul Hong LeeRaymond LoDaphne CheungCheung KinSuey Shuk Yu Yeung

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2019)

This study provides further evidence that peer-led pain management programs are feasible and can lead to positive experiences for the PVs. Peer support models are coming into wide use because they show promise in helping patients to manage chronic conditions. Peer volunteers will become important resources in elderly care. The barriers that were identified may lead to improvements in the design and planning of future PAPs.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
healthcare
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
public health
quality improvement
patient reported outcomes
middle aged
affordable care act