Pain & Medical Cannabis General Needs Assessment

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* 1. In which province or territory do you practice?

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

Northwest Territories

Nova Scotia

Nunavut

Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Saskatchewan

Yukon

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* 2. What is your area of practice?

Family medicine

Nursing / Nurse Practitioner

Licensed Practical Nurse (Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario)

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Pharmacist (includes Community and Hospital Pharmacists)

Student/intern/resident

Specialty (please specify):

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* 3. Other Area of Practice? (Please Specify)

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* 4. How many years have you been in practice?

0-5

6-10

11-15

16-25

≥ 26

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* 5. Please specify your type of practice.

Solo

Small group (1-4)

Large group (> 4)

Research

Policy

Administration

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How would you describe the area in which you practice?

Rural (population < 50,000)

Urban (population ≥ 50,000)

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* 7. Please specify your main affiliation

Academic (university/ teaching hospital)

Community-based hospital

Clinic

Private practice

Other (please specify)

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* 8. In an average month, how frequently do you treat patients with non-cancer related chronic pain in your practice?

On a daily basis

More than once per week but less than daily

1 to 4 times per month

Less than once per month

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* 9. Which of the following medication classes do you prescribe or recommend for the management of non-cancer chronic related pain? (Check all that apply)

Nonprescription/over-the-counter analgesics

Topical NSAIDs

Prescription NSAIDs

Opioids

Cannabis and cannabinoids

Antidepressants (e.g. TCAs, SNRIs)

Antiepileptic drugs (e.g. Gabapentin, pregabalin, carbamazepine)

Local anesthetics (e.g. lidocaine patch for posherpetic analgesia, back pain)

Acupuncture

Hypnosis

Corticosteroid/Cortisone

Muscle relaxants

Other (please specify)

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* 10. How often do you prescribe NSAIDs for the treatment of non-cancer related chronic pain in your patients?

Always

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

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* 11. How often do you prescribe cannabis for the treatment of non-cancer related chronic pain in your patients?

Always

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

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* 12. Please rate your current knowledge level about the following topics related to pain, where: 1 = low and 5 = high.

	1 = Low	2	3	4	5 = High
The role of oral NSAIDs in the management of pain	The role of oral NSAIDs in the management of pain 1 = Low	The role of oral NSAIDs in the management of pain 2	The role of oral NSAIDs in the management of pain 3	The role of oral NSAIDs in the management of pain 4	The role of oral NSAIDs in the management of pain 5 = High
The role of topical NSAIDs in the management of pain	The role of topical NSAIDs in the management of pain 1 = Low	The role of topical NSAIDs in the management of pain 2	The role of topical NSAIDs in the management of pain 3	The role of topical NSAIDs in the management of pain 4	The role of topical NSAIDs in the management of pain 5 = High
The role of antidepressants in the management of pain	The role of antidepressants in the management of pain 1 = Low	The role of antidepressants in the management of pain 2	The role of antidepressants in the management of pain 3	The role of antidepressants in the management of pain 4	The role of antidepressants in the management of pain 5 = High
The role of oral antiepileptic drugs in the management of pain	The role of oral antiepileptic drugs in the management of pain 1 = Low	The role of oral antiepileptic drugs in the management of pain 2	The role of oral antiepileptic drugs in the management of pain 3	The role of oral antiepileptic drugs in the management of pain 4	The role of oral antiepileptic drugs in the management of pain 5 = High
Combination/multiple medications to treat pain	Combination/multiple medications to treat pain 1 = Low	Combination/multiple medications to treat pain 2	Combination/multiple medications to treat pain 3	Combination/multiple medications to treat pain 4	Combination/multiple medications to treat pain 5 = High
Strategies for the prevention and management of medication-related adverse effects when treating pain	Strategies for the prevention and management of medication-related adverse effects when treating pain 1 = Low	Strategies for the prevention and management of medication-related adverse effects when treating pain 2	Strategies for the prevention and management of medication-related adverse effects when treating pain 3	Strategies for the prevention and management of medication-related adverse effects when treating pain 4	Strategies for the prevention and management of medication-related adverse effects when treating pain 5 = High
Hypnosis as a treatment for pain	Hypnosis as a treatment for pain 1 = Low	Hypnosis as a treatment for pain 2	Hypnosis as a treatment for pain 3	Hypnosis as a treatment for pain 4	Hypnosis as a treatment for pain 5 = High
Acupuncture and pain management	Acupuncture and pain management 1 = Low	Acupuncture and pain management 2	Acupuncture and pain management 3	Acupuncture and pain management 4	Acupuncture and pain management 5 = High
The management of opioid overdose with naloxone	The management of opioid overdose with naloxone 1 = Low	The management of opioid overdose with naloxone 2	The management of opioid overdose with naloxone 3	The management of opioid overdose with naloxone 4	The management of opioid overdose with naloxone 5 = High
The role of naloxone, when combined in a single product with an opioid, for the management of chronic pain	The role of naloxone, when combined in a single product with an opioid, for the management of chronic pain 1 = Low	The role of naloxone, when combined in a single product with an opioid, for the management of chronic pain 2	The role of naloxone, when combined in a single product with an opioid, for the management of chronic pain 3	The role of naloxone, when combined in a single product with an opioid, for the management of chronic pain 4	The role of naloxone, when combined in a single product with an opioid, for the management of chronic pain 5 = High
The evidence of efficacy of cannabis for the management of chronic pain	The evidence of efficacy of cannabis for the management of chronic pain 1 = Low	The evidence of efficacy of cannabis for the management of chronic pain 2	The evidence of efficacy of cannabis for the management of chronic pain 3	The evidence of efficacy of cannabis for the management of chronic pain 4	The evidence of efficacy of cannabis for the management of chronic pain 5 = High
Dosing and administration guidelines for cannabis in the management of chronic pain	Dosing and administration guidelines for cannabis in the management of chronic pain 1 = Low	Dosing and administration guidelines for cannabis in the management of chronic pain 2	Dosing and administration guidelines for cannabis in the management of chronic pain 3	Dosing and administration guidelines for cannabis in the management of chronic pain 4	Dosing and administration guidelines for cannabis in the management of chronic pain 5 = High
The role of nonprescription/over-the-counter analgesics in the management of chronic pain	The role of nonprescription/over-the-counter analgesics in the management of chronic pain 1 = Low	The role of nonprescription/over-the-counter analgesics in the management of chronic pain 2	The role of nonprescription/over-the-counter analgesics in the management of chronic pain 3	The role of nonprescription/over-the-counter analgesics in the management of chronic pain 4	The role of nonprescription/over-the-counter analgesics in the management of chronic pain 5 = High
The role of NSAIDs in the management of migraine	The role of NSAIDs in the management of migraine 1 = Low	The role of NSAIDs in the management of migraine 2	The role of NSAIDs in the management of migraine 3	The role of NSAIDs in the management of migraine 4	The role of NSAIDs in the management of migraine 5 = High
Canadian guidelines for use of medical cannabis	Canadian guidelines for use of medical cannabis 1 = Low	Canadian guidelines for use of medical cannabis 2	Canadian guidelines for use of medical cannabis 3	Canadian guidelines for use of medical cannabis 4	Canadian guidelines for use of medical cannabis 5 = High
Use of cannabis for chronic cancer pain	Use of cannabis for chronic cancer pain 1 = Low	Use of cannabis for chronic cancer pain 2	Use of cannabis for chronic cancer pain 3	Use of cannabis for chronic cancer pain 4	Use of cannabis for chronic cancer pain 5 = High
Use of cannabis for osteoarthritis pain	Use of cannabis for osteoarthritis pain 1 = Low	Use of cannabis for osteoarthritis pain 2	Use of cannabis for osteoarthritis pain 3	Use of cannabis for osteoarthritis pain 4	Use of cannabis for osteoarthritis pain 5 = High
Prescribing considerations of medical cannabis	Prescribing considerations of medical cannabis 1 = Low	Prescribing considerations of medical cannabis 2	Prescribing considerations of medical cannabis 3	Prescribing considerations of medical cannabis 4	Prescribing considerations of medical cannabis 5 = High
Use of cannabis for neuropathic pain	Use of cannabis for neuropathic pain 1 = Low	Use of cannabis for neuropathic pain 2	Use of cannabis for neuropathic pain 3	Use of cannabis for neuropathic pain 4	Use of cannabis for neuropathic pain 5 = High
Pain and cannabis in the COVID-19 pandemic	Pain and cannabis in the COVID-19 pandemic 1 = Low	Pain and cannabis in the COVID-19 pandemic 2	Pain and cannabis in the COVID-19 pandemic 3	Pain and cannabis in the COVID-19 pandemic 4	Pain and cannabis in the COVID-19 pandemic 5 = High
Current guidelines for opioid prescribing for chronic pain	Current guidelines for opioid prescribing for chronic pain 1 = Low	Current guidelines for opioid prescribing for chronic pain 2	Current guidelines for opioid prescribing for chronic pain 3	Current guidelines for opioid prescribing for chronic pain 4	Current guidelines for opioid prescribing for chronic pain 5 = High
Ethical and legal issues in using cannabis for treatment of pain	Ethical and legal issues in using cannabis for treatment of pain 1 = Low	Ethical and legal issues in using cannabis for treatment of pain 2	Ethical and legal issues in using cannabis for treatment of pain 3	Ethical and legal issues in using cannabis for treatment of pain 4	Ethical and legal issues in using cannabis for treatment of pain 5 = High

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* 13. Please rate your desired knowledge level about the following topics related to pain, where: 1 = low and 5 = high.

	1 = Low	2	3	4	5 = High
The role of oral NSAIDs in the management of pain	The role of oral NSAIDs in the management of pain 1 = Low	The role of oral NSAIDs in the management of pain 2	The role of oral NSAIDs in the management of pain 3	The role of oral NSAIDs in the management of pain 4	The role of oral NSAIDs in the management of pain 5 = High
The role of topical NSAIDs in the management of pain	The role of topical NSAIDs in the management of pain 1 = Low	The role of topical NSAIDs in the management of pain 2	The role of topical NSAIDs in the management of pain 3	The role of topical NSAIDs in the management of pain 4	The role of topical NSAIDs in the management of pain 5 = High
The role of antidepressants in the management of pain	The role of antidepressants in the management of pain 1 = Low	The role of antidepressants in the management of pain 2	The role of antidepressants in the management of pain 3	The role of antidepressants in the management of pain 4	The role of antidepressants in the management of pain 5 = High
The role of oral antiepileptic drugs in the management of pain	The role of oral antiepileptic drugs in the management of pain 1 = Low	The role of oral antiepileptic drugs in the management of pain 2	The role of oral antiepileptic drugs in the management of pain 3	The role of oral antiepileptic drugs in the management of pain 4	The role of oral antiepileptic drugs in the management of pain 5 = High
Combination/multiple medications to treat pain	Combination/multiple medications to treat pain 1 = Low	Combination/multiple medications to treat pain 2	Combination/multiple medications to treat pain 3	Combination/multiple medications to treat pain 4	Combination/multiple medications to treat pain 5 = High
Strategies for the prevention and management of medication-related adverse effects when treating pain	Strategies for the prevention and management of medication-related adverse effects when treating pain 1 = Low	Strategies for the prevention and management of medication-related adverse effects when treating pain 2	Strategies for the prevention and management of medication-related adverse effects when treating pain 3	Strategies for the prevention and management of medication-related adverse effects when treating pain 4	Strategies for the prevention and management of medication-related adverse effects when treating pain 5 = High
Hypnosis as a treatment for pain	Hypnosis as a treatment for pain 1 = Low	Hypnosis as a treatment for pain 2	Hypnosis as a treatment for pain 3	Hypnosis as a treatment for pain 4	Hypnosis as a treatment for pain 5 = High
Acupuncture and pain management	Acupuncture and pain management 1 = Low	Acupuncture and pain management 2	Acupuncture and pain management 3	Acupuncture and pain management 4	Acupuncture and pain management 5 = High
The management of opioid overdose with naloxone	The management of opioid overdose with naloxone 1 = Low	The management of opioid overdose with naloxone 2	The management of opioid overdose with naloxone 3	The management of opioid overdose with naloxone 4	The management of opioid overdose with naloxone 5 = High
The role of naloxone, when combined in a single product with an opioid, for the management of chronic pain	The role of naloxone, when combined in a single product with an opioid, for the management of chronic pain 1 = Low	The role of naloxone, when combined in a single product with an opioid, for the management of chronic pain 2	The role of naloxone, when combined in a single product with an opioid, for the management of chronic pain 3	The role of naloxone, when combined in a single product with an opioid, for the management of chronic pain 4	The role of naloxone, when combined in a single product with an opioid, for the management of chronic pain 5 = High
The evidence of efficacy of cannabis for the management of chronic pain	The evidence of efficacy of cannabis for the management of chronic pain 1 = Low	The evidence of efficacy of cannabis for the management of chronic pain 2	The evidence of efficacy of cannabis for the management of chronic pain 3	The evidence of efficacy of cannabis for the management of chronic pain 4	The evidence of efficacy of cannabis for the management of chronic pain 5 = High
Dosing and administration guidelines for cannabis in the management of chronic pain	Dosing and administration guidelines for cannabis in the management of chronic pain 1 = Low	Dosing and administration guidelines for cannabis in the management of chronic pain 2	Dosing and administration guidelines for cannabis in the management of chronic pain 3	Dosing and administration guidelines for cannabis in the management of chronic pain 4	Dosing and administration guidelines for cannabis in the management of chronic pain 5 = High
The role of nonprescription/over-the-counter analgesics in the management of chronic pain	The role of nonprescription/over-the-counter analgesics in the management of chronic pain 1 = Low	The role of nonprescription/over-the-counter analgesics in the management of chronic pain 2	The role of nonprescription/over-the-counter analgesics in the management of chronic pain 3	The role of nonprescription/over-the-counter analgesics in the management of chronic pain 4	The role of nonprescription/over-the-counter analgesics in the management of chronic pain 5 = High
The role of NSAIDs in the management of migraine	The role of NSAIDs in the management of migraine 1 = Low	The role of NSAIDs in the management of migraine 2	The role of NSAIDs in the management of migraine 3	The role of NSAIDs in the management of migraine 4	The role of NSAIDs in the management of migraine 5 = High
Canadian guidelines for use of medical cannabis	Canadian guidelines for use of medical cannabis 1 = Low	Canadian guidelines for use of medical cannabis 2	Canadian guidelines for use of medical cannabis 3	Canadian guidelines for use of medical cannabis 4	Canadian guidelines for use of medical cannabis 5 = High
Use of cannabis for chronic cancer pain	Use of cannabis for chronic cancer pain 1 = Low	Use of cannabis for chronic cancer pain 2	Use of cannabis for chronic cancer pain 3	Use of cannabis for chronic cancer pain 4	Use of cannabis for chronic cancer pain 5 = High
Use of cannabis for osteoarthritis pain	Use of cannabis for osteoarthritis pain 1 = Low	Use of cannabis for osteoarthritis pain 2	Use of cannabis for osteoarthritis pain 3	Use of cannabis for osteoarthritis pain 4	Use of cannabis for osteoarthritis pain 5 = High
Prescribing considerations of medical cannabis	Prescribing considerations of medical cannabis 1 = Low	Prescribing considerations of medical cannabis 2	Prescribing considerations of medical cannabis 3	Prescribing considerations of medical cannabis 4	Prescribing considerations of medical cannabis 5 = High
Use of cannabis for neuropathic pain	Use of cannabis for neuropathic pain 1 = Low	Use of cannabis for neuropathic pain 2	Use of cannabis for neuropathic pain 3	Use of cannabis for neuropathic pain 4	Use of cannabis for neuropathic pain 5 = High
Pain and cannabis in the COVID-19 pandemic	Pain and cannabis in the COVID-19 pandemic 1 = Low	Pain and cannabis in the COVID-19 pandemic 2	Pain and cannabis in the COVID-19 pandemic 3	Pain and cannabis in the COVID-19 pandemic 4	Pain and cannabis in the COVID-19 pandemic 5 = High
Current guidelines for opioid prescribing for chronic pain	Current guidelines for opioid prescribing for chronic pain 1 = Low	Current guidelines for opioid prescribing for chronic pain 2	Current guidelines for opioid prescribing for chronic pain 3	Current guidelines for opioid prescribing for chronic pain 4	Current guidelines for opioid prescribing for chronic pain 5 = High
Ethical and legal issues in using cannabis for treatment of pain	Ethical and legal issues in using cannabis for treatment of pain 1 = Low	Ethical and legal issues in using cannabis for treatment of pain 2	Ethical and legal issues in using cannabis for treatment of pain 3	Ethical and legal issues in using cannabis for treatment of pain 4	Ethical and legal issues in using cannabis for treatment of pain 5 = High

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* 14. Please rate the frequency with which you treat patients with the following types of pain your practice, where: 1 = low and 5 = high.

	1 = Low	2	3	4	5 = High
Neuropathic pain	Neuropathic pain 1 = Low	Neuropathic pain 2	Neuropathic pain 3	Neuropathic pain 4	Neuropathic pain 5 = High
Musculoskeletal pain	Musculoskeletal pain 1 = Low	Musculoskeletal pain 2	Musculoskeletal pain 3	Musculoskeletal pain 4	Musculoskeletal pain 5 = High
Migraine	Migraine 1 = Low	Migraine 2	Migraine 3	Migraine 4	Migraine 5 = High
Non-migraine headaches	Non-migraine headaches 1 = Low	Non-migraine headaches 2	Non-migraine headaches 3	Non-migraine headaches 4	Non-migraine headaches 5 = High
Pain due to arthritis and related inflammatory conditions	Pain due to arthritis and related inflammatory conditions 1 = Low	Pain due to arthritis and related inflammatory conditions 2	Pain due to arthritis and related inflammatory conditions 3	Pain due to arthritis and related inflammatory conditions 4	Pain due to arthritis and related inflammatory conditions 5 = High
Low back pain	Low back pain 1 = Low	Low back pain 2	Low back pain 3	Low back pain 4	Low back pain 5 = High
Chronic cancer pain	Chronic cancer pain 1 = Low	Chronic cancer pain 2	Chronic cancer pain 3	Chronic cancer pain 4	Chronic cancer pain 5 = High

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Please rate your level of comfort in following areas related to pain, where: 1 = low and 5 = high.

	1 = Low	2	3	4	5 = High
Diagnosing pain	Diagnosing pain 1 = Low	Diagnosing pain 2	Diagnosing pain 3	Diagnosing pain 4	Diagnosing pain 5 = High
Prescribing non-opioid pharmacotherapy for acute pain	Prescribing non-opioid pharmacotherapy for acute pain 1 = Low	Prescribing non-opioid pharmacotherapy for acute pain 2	Prescribing non-opioid pharmacotherapy for acute pain 3	Prescribing non-opioid pharmacotherapy for acute pain 4	Prescribing non-opioid pharmacotherapy for acute pain 5 = High
Prescribing non-opioid pharmacotherapy for chronic pain	Prescribing non-opioid pharmacotherapy for chronic pain 1 = Low	Prescribing non-opioid pharmacotherapy for chronic pain 2	Prescribing non-opioid pharmacotherapy for chronic pain 3	Prescribing non-opioid pharmacotherapy for chronic pain 4	Prescribing non-opioid pharmacotherapy for chronic pain 5 = High
Prescribing opioids for acute pain	Prescribing opioids for acute pain 1 = Low	Prescribing opioids for acute pain 2	Prescribing opioids for acute pain 3	Prescribing opioids for acute pain 4	Prescribing opioids for acute pain 5 = High
Prescribing opioids for chronic pain	Prescribing opioids for chronic pain 1 = Low	Prescribing opioids for chronic pain 2	Prescribing opioids for chronic pain 3	Prescribing opioids for chronic pain 4	Prescribing opioids for chronic pain 5 = High
Prescribing cannabis for acute and chronic pain	Prescribing cannabis for acute and chronic pain 1 = Low	Prescribing cannabis for acute and chronic pain 2	Prescribing cannabis for acute and chronic pain 3	Prescribing cannabis for acute and chronic pain 4	Prescribing cannabis for acute and chronic pain 5 = High
Recommending nonpharmacological alternatives for the treatment of pain	Recommending nonpharmacological alternatives for the treatment of pain 1 = Low	Recommending nonpharmacological alternatives for the treatment of pain 2	Recommending nonpharmacological alternatives for the treatment of pain 3	Recommending nonpharmacological alternatives for the treatment of pain 4	Recommending nonpharmacological alternatives for the treatment of pain 5 = High
Familiarity with current guidelines for the management of chronic non-cancer related pain?	Familiarity with current guidelines for the management of chronic non-cancer related pain? 1 = Low	Familiarity with current guidelines for the management of chronic non-cancer related pain? 2	Familiarity with current guidelines for the management of chronic non-cancer related pain? 3	Familiarity with current guidelines for the management of chronic non-cancer related pain? 4	Familiarity with current guidelines for the management of chronic non-cancer related pain? 5 = High

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* 16. Is there another topic related to chronic pain which you’d like to learn more about?

Yes (please specify)

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* 17. Is there another topic related to the use of cannabis for treatment of chronic pain which you’d like to learn more about?

Yes (please specify)

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