Saturday, May 10, 2025
5/10/2025
Impact of Chronic Pain on Outcomes Following Traumatic Brain Injury - The University of Houston, in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine and TIRR Memorial Hermann along with key stakeholders, will examine the extent to which chronic pain influences outcomes (i.e., functional independence, societal participation, and life satisfaction) following traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study will gather consumer perspective on pain treatment and interest in non-pharmacological interventions to inform development of a novel behavioral intervention for those with comorbid chronic pain and TBI. The goal of this project is to improve the health and functioning of persons with comorbid TBI and chronic pain, increasing their chances of achieving personally relevant independent living, employment, and community participation goals. The objectives are (1) to examine the relationship of pain severity with functional independence, societal participation, and life satisfaction in persons with TBI and chronic pain; (2) to determine the contribution of pain severity to the relationship between neurocognitive functioning and outcomes post TBI in persons with comorbid chronic pain; and (3) to explore the perspectives of persons with comorbid TBI and chronic pain regarding their current pain management plan and their interest in non-pharmacological pain interventions to identify recurrent themes and guide tailored intervention development for this subgroup. Anticipated outcomes include: 1) comprehensive knowledge regarding the impact of chronic pain on outcomes after TBI, an understudied area; 2) key information from consumers regarding interest in non-pharmacological interventions to inform future intervention research to enhance pain management and reduce negative impact of pain on independence, participation, and life satisfaction. The expected products are scientific publications, patient and caregiver education materials, and rehabilitation and primary care provider education materials.
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