COMmunity of Practice And Safety Support for Navigating Pain (COMPASS-NP)

Description

Home care workers (HCWs) are at-risk for chronic pain and associated problems, including emotional distress, opioid use and misuse, and work-related disability. To address these issues, the proposed study will adapt an established peer-led and supportive group program to address the needs of HCWs with chronic pain. The new program, named COMPASS for Navigating Pain (COMPASS-NP), will integrate work-based injury protections with pain education and cognitive-behavioral therapy strategies for pain self-management in order to reduce pain interference with HCWs' work and life, and advance their safety, health, and well-being.

Conditions

Pain Management, Ergonomics, Wounds and Injuries

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Home care workers (HCWs) are at-risk for chronic pain and associated problems, including emotional distress, opioid use and misuse, and work-related disability. To address these issues, the proposed study will adapt an established peer-led and supportive group program to address the needs of HCWs with chronic pain. The new program, named COMPASS for Navigating Pain (COMPASS-NP), will integrate work-based injury protections with pain education and cognitive-behavioral therapy strategies for pain self-management in order to reduce pain interference with HCWs' work and life, and advance their safety, health, and well-being.

Translating an Intervention to Address Chronic Pain Among Home Care Workers

COMmunity of Practice And Safety Support for Navigating Pain (COMPASS-NP)

Condition
Pain Management
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Portland

Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18 years (adults)
  • * Employed as a home care worker
  • * Has chronic pain (pain lasting 3+ months and \> 4 average intensity)
  • * The presence of pain interference with work (response of 'agree' or 'strongly agree' on single-item)
  • * Currently working 4 hours or more per week
  • * Access to the internet with a video capable device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, or computer)
  • * Prior exposure to the original COMPASS program
  • * Experiencing a surgery in the prior 6 months
  • * Current pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the study period.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Oregon Health and Science University,

Study Record Dates

2026-09