Needs Analysis: PCP Pain and Addiction Training

Via funding from the NIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA #HHSN271200800012C), we are developing an online curriculum to educate primary care providers (PCPs) on issues related to the interface of pain treatment and addiction. The following survey is intended to help us better understand their needs. We appreciate your help.

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Please indicate your contact with PCPs (Check all that apply): *

I am a primary care provider (PCP)

I frequently work with PCPs in my practice

I frequently meet with PCPs outside of my practice

I rarely meet with PCPs

How proficient are PCPs ASSESSING a CHRONIC PAIN PATIENT at: *

	Not at all proficient	Slightly proficient	Adequate	Fairly proficient	Extremely proficient
Selecting appropriate evidence-based screening and assessment tools for substance use
Screening risk of substance use problems
Assessing substance use problems
Interpreting substance abuse screening or assessment results

How proficient are PCPs INITIATING opioid treatment for chronic pain at: *

	Not at all proficient	Slightly proficient	Adequate	Fairly proficient	Extremely proficient
Using screening and assessment results to triage patients to the appropriate level of care (stratification of risk)
Developing a written treatment agreement
Following state and federal regulations in prescribing controlled substances
Developing a strategy for when and how to end chronic opioid therapy

How proficient are PCPs at MANAGING a chronic pain patient on opioid therapy: *

	Not at all proficient	Slightly proficient	Adequate	Fairly proficient	Extremely proficient
Selecting the proper type of treatment for patients with previously diagnosed substance use problems
Monitoring chronic pain patients for substance misuse throughout treatment
Distinguishing substance abuse from undertreated pain
Addressing suspicion of substance abuse with a chronic pain patient

How proficient are PCPs at AVOIDING DIVERSION of drugs for illicit use by: *

	Not at all proficient	Slightly proficient	Adequate	Fairly proficient	Extremely proficient
Following protocols that reduce diversion of pain medications by PATIENTS
Following protocols that reduce diversion of pain medications by STAFF
Educating patients about the risk of diversion of their pain medications from their homes
Identifying patients who are diverting pain medication or whose medications are being diverted

Other Comments:

I would be willing to help out by (Please check all that apply):

Reviewing your curriculum

Providing case examples for teaching

Identifying others who could help out

Reviewing a course prior to accreditation

Reviewing an online standardized patient chat interface

Helping you test the effect of the program on PCP colleagues or residents in training

Please email me when the courses are available for CME: *

Yes

Please send me the group results of this survey: *

Yes

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

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