Amplifying the Patient Voice: Enhancing Pain Management through Active Listening in Nursing Practice

Abstract

There is a fractured relationship between providers and patients living with chronic pain. Chronic pain is under-researched, and patients living with this pain are under-served. Many of them feel marginalized and unheard. The session aims to highlight the importance of actively listening to patients' experiences of pain and integrating their perspectives into future nursing practice. By doing so, we can improve pain management outcomes. Attendees will learn from the narratives of real-life individuals, emphasizing the significance of incorporating patient insights into care decisions. Attendees will be encouraged to critically evaluate the applicability of listening to and incorporating the patient experience into their practice settings. The session will demonstrate how patient-centered approaches can lead to tangible improvements in pain management practices and highlight the broader implications for the nursing profession.