This session will describe the ESCAPE-pain programme, it’s ethos, evidence-base and its innovative approach to managing joint pain through education, self-management and behavioural change. The discussion will address the process of its wide implementation, highlighting the importance of clinical-community partnerships. Key benefits, including cost savings and staff development will be discussed and attendees will be invited to a follow-up session on day 2 to hear insights from providers successfully implementing the programme.

 

• Contextual overview: discuss the prevalence of chronic pain in the community and its associated healthcare costs, emphasizing the need for effective interventions like ESCAPE-pain.

• Introduction to ESCAPE-pain: programme’s objectives, evidence base, and innovative approach to managing chronic joint pain.

• Participant empowerment: through education and self-management tools, including exercises requiring minimal equipment like Therabands.

• Addressing barriers: to accessing pain management services and how ESCAPE-pain provides a community-driven model with accessible support.

• Collaborative pathways: importance of clinical and community partnerships for effective programme rollout.

• Tailoring for demographics: including culturally diverse communities and those with comorbidities.

• Key benefits: cost savings, evidence base, and the necessity for such interventions.

• Growth opportunities: display a map of current sites to encourage new growth and more integrated pathways.

• Invitation to further learning: invite attendees to the next day’s session to hear from providers about their strategic approaches to implementing the programme.