Patient and Clinician Perspectives on Chronic Pain Communication in Advanced Kidney Disease

Key Points

• To identify barriers and strategies for effective communication about chronic pain in patients with advanced kidney disease.
• Qualitative analysis of patient and clinician perspectives
• Interviews conducted with older adults and healthcare providers
• Focused on communication challenges and strategies
• Identified common barriers affecting communication, such as misunderstandings and fear of stigma
• Outlined potential strategies to enhance conversations about chronic pain
• Suggested targeted interventions to support both patients and clinicians in managing these discussions