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Abstract Details

Activity Number: 359
Type: Contributed
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 2, 2011 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor: Biometrics Section
Abstract - #303236
Title: CPAIN: The Challenges and Pitfalls of Analyzing Patient-Reported Data for Pain Management Therapy
Author(s): Dawn Harwood*+
Companies: REGISTRAT MAPI
Address: 2343 Alexandria Drive , Lexington, KY, 40503,
Keywords: Patient Reported Data ; Pain Management
Abstract:

Chronic pain (defined as intractable pain which has occurred in excess of three months) affects approximately 33% of individuals in the United States. Chronic Pain Impact Network (CPAIN) includes a longitudinal registry sponsored by REGISTRAT MAPI. The registry aims to establish a robust clinical database that will aid in answering questions related to real life management of chronic pain.

This database will be analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of pain management therapy; specific medical events of interest; substance use and medication misuse, abuse and diversion and evaluate the economic impact of pain. In addition, analyses will consider demographics, pain diagnoses and treatments for chronic pain patients and describe the training and practice settings of clinicians managing chronic pain.

The subjective nature of the patient reported data makes the statistical analysis challenging. Therefore it is imperative that the data is understood and analyzed in a meaningful way. Data will be presented to highlight these challenges and guide future directions for pain management therapy.


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