Occupational therapy contribution to the management of chronic pain in primary care: a qualitative descriptive study

Andréa Dépelteau; Émilie Lagueux; B. Vachon; Manon Choinière; Annie Carrier; Andrea LaMarre; Catherine Hudon

doi:10.1186/s12875-025-03103-6

Abstract

This study presents multiple specific primary care needs of people with CP and highlights how these needs closely align with the scope of occupational therapy practice. The study findings contribute to knowledge about occupational therapy clinical pain management activities in the context of primary care.

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Year: 2025
Type: article
Volume: 26
Issue: 1
Pages: 394-394
Citations: 0
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                                    Andréa Dépelteau, 
                                
                                    Émilie Lagueux, 
                                
                                    B. Vachon
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2025). 
                            Occupational therapy contribution to the management of chronic pain in primary care: a qualitative descriptive study. 
                            BMC Primary Care
                            , 26
                            (1)
                            , 394-394.
                            https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-025-03103-6
                        

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DOI: 10.1186/s12875-025-03103-6