The data were collected in 2002–2003.Findings. Ten statements about pain were distributed to each participant and ranked according to their priorities. Three focus groups were convened with 18 participants. Patients’ beliefs about pain have been shown to influence their experience of pain and treatment outcomes, with a focus on the organic cause of pain reported.Methods. Chronic pain is a common experience and, although the percentage of people with pain referred to pain clinics is increasing, they often experience complex journeys through the healthcare system. This paper is a report of a study to explore patients’ pain-beliefs and emotions at the point of referral to a pain clinic, their expectations of the clinic and their priorities for improvement in aspects of their lives affected by pain.Background. Patients referred to a pain management clinic: beliefs, expectations and prioritiesAim.
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