Patient knowledge and support

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Connection to our vision

We are committed to supporting HCPs to better understand everyday pain sufferers, and to empowering pain sufferers with access to credible tools and information to improve self-care, and their interactions with HCPs.

We believe that elevating patients’ understanding about pain will deliver

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    Better Pain Management

    Understanding the nature, causes, and treatment options for pain empowers patients to make informed decisions about managing it. Patient education is important for recognizing the difference between acute and chronic pain, identifying triggers, and using appropriate coping strategies.

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    Increased Sense of Control

    Pain can feel overwhelming, and feeling out of control often worsens the experience. Empowering patients via education on their condition helps them to take control of their pain, making them active participants in their care.

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    Improved Compliance and Treatment Outcomes

    Educated patients are more likely to follow treatment plans, which often leads to better pain management, outcomes, and faster recovery.

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    Prevention of Chronic Pain

    Teaching patients about the importance of early treatment, proper posture, ergonomics, and lifestyle choices can help prevent acute pain from becoming chronic, reducing long-term suffering.

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    Promotes Healthy Coping Mechanisms

    Knowledge can prevent the development of unhealthy coping strategies, such as over-relying on pain medication or avoiding activity. Educated patients are more likely to adopt healthy habits like exercise, relaxation techniques, and mindful pain management.

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Patient Stories

Listen to Patient Stories and get to know the patient profiles to understand the person behind the pain.

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Patient Tutorials

Gain a deeper understanding of what patients experience and how the care that you provide impacts them.

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Pain treatment protocols

Pain protocols is a stepwise approach to manage commonly seen pain states and provide patient support.

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Pain modules

Access educational resources on various approaches to manage pain that integrates different therapeutic methods to address underlying causes of pain and promote overall wellbeing.

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Pain and age

Pain influences how we age. Our tools and resources help you to consider age-related factors, to provide patient support services and tailored care for long-term well-being.

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