What does this research mean for the field?

Primary health care professionals have diverse practices and perceptions regarding chronic pain management, influenced by their beliefs and attitudes. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the beliefs and practices of primary health care professionals regarding chronic pain management.

March 2, 2026BMC Health Services Research0 citationsOpen Access

Perception and practice of primary health care professionals regarding chronic pain: a qualitative study

EJEdson José Barros de Medeiros Júnior DDDiego Dantas JFJuliana S A Fernandes

Key Points

To explore the beliefs and practices of primary health care professionals regarding chronic pain management.
Conducted qualitative interviews with primary health care professionals
Analyzed participants' reports on their perceptions and practices related to chronic pain
Identified influences of beliefs and attitudes on chronic pain management
Participants reported varied practices in chronic pain management
Beliefs and attitudes significantly shaped approaches to care
Insights contribute to the planning and qualification of care in chronic pain contexts

Abstract

The participants' reports revealed diverse practices and perceptions regarding chronic pain management, with the influence of beliefs and attitudes shaping the approaches adopted, contributing to the reflection on planning and qualification of care in this context.

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