AB103. SOH22ABS237. The relationship between perceived injustice and the therapeutic alliance: a cross-sectional study of patients attending a chronic pain clinic
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AB103. SOH22ABS237. The relationship between perceived injustice and the therapeutic alliance: a cross-sectional study of patients attending a chronic pain clinic

Phelim Ryan1, Cathal Freeman2, Dominic Harmon1

1Department of Pain Medicine, University Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Ireland; 2University of Limerick, Graduate Entry Medical School, Limerick, Ireland

Background: The negative role of perceived injustice in chronic pain outcomes has been described. Therapeutic alliance is an important mediator. This has been shown in the rehabilitation setting but not studied in patients attending a chronic pain clinic.

Methods: A cohort study of adult patients attending a chronic pain clinic was designed. Institutional ethics approval was obtained. Collected data included demographics, symptoms, therapeutic alliance and perceived injustice scores.

Results: Collected will be reported including demographics, symptoms and correlations.

Conclusions: Perceived injustice is high in patients attending a chronic pain clinic. There was a relationship between perceived injustice and therapeutic alliance in these patients. Healthcare needs to be aware in this setting of how perceived injustice can influence therapeutic alliance. Healthcare needs to work on strategies in increase trust in this setting.

Keywords: Chronic pain; perceived injustice; therapeutic alliance; anger; pain intensity

Acknowledgments

Funding: None.

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Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

Ethical Statement: The authors are accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

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doi: 10.21037/map-22-ab103
Cite this abstract as: Ryan P, Freeman C, Harmon D. AB103. SOH22ABS237. The relationship between perceived injustice and the therapeutic alliance: a cross-sectional study of patients attending a chronic pain clinic. Mesentery Peritoneum 2022;6:AB103.

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