The Adult Comfort Promise (ACP) is an initiative led by the Ambulatory Care Clinic at the IWK to improve the assessment, treatment and prevention of pain during gynecological procedures. There is a need for multi-component evidence-based interventions that reduce pain and overcome the barriers rooted in gender biases, inclusive of distraction techniques, medications and assessments. It is essential to understand how pain management interventions are implemented by healthcare providers and which strategies can facilitate their acceptability, given the gender biases interconnected to pain assessments and treatment. This mixed methods study explores the implementation and impacts of a multicomponent intervention (the Adult Comfort Promise) to improve pain care for women and gender diverse adults.
A patient partner was engaged for the Translating Research into Care grant submission. They provided feedback on data collection, analysis and knowledge translation. This patient was a volunteer.
Eligibility
- Lives in Nova Scotia
- Patients who have received an IUD insertion or endometrial biopsy within the past year at the IWK Ambulatory Care Clinic
Time Commitment
This is a one to two year commitment. Beginning September 2025 and ending August 2027. We will meet with patients approximately four times a year for one hour virtual sessions. We will also send along updates, papers, and infographics to review and provide feedback. We will invite participants to participate in an in-person workshop to co-design implementation strategies. We will have a knowledge dissemination event for participants to attend. Most meetings will be virtual.
Compensation
Compensation will be offered.