Psychosocial Support for Acute Hospital Pain and Distress

Psychosocial Support for Acute Hospital Pain and Distress

The purpose of this randomized study is to determine the impact of three different types of psychosocial support delivered by social workers to patients reporting uncontrolled pain during a hospital stay. This study will examine the differential effects of brief mindfulness training, therapeutic suggestion, and psychoeducation for patients reporting uncontrolled pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• English-speaking males or females 18 or older within the University of Utah Hospital system reporting "intolerable pain" or "inadequate pain control" on the Clinically Aligned Pain Assessment Tool (CAPA; Donaldson & Chapman, 2013).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Altered mental status due to delirium, psychosis, or pharmacological sedation as determined by clinical assessment.