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Integrated Chronic Pain Program 

The Integrated Chronic Pain Program services the needs of adult patients living with chronic pain.

The clinic is open to patients over the age of 18 through referrals by a primary care provider (PCP). The Integrated Chronic Pain program accepts referrals for patients living in Northeastern Ontario. We are a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) OHIP-referral funded program.

In our model of care, PCPs play an active role in the treatment of their patients. We provide education based programing to patients in order to support self-management of their chronic pain condition.

This program integrates an inter-professional team (Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Recreational Therapist, Kinesiologist, Case Manager and Social Worker), with a focus on rehabilitation, self-management and setting functional goals in a group environment. Patients are expected to have an active role in their care.

**This program does not provide diagnostic/surgical services**

  • Lasting more than three months
  • Not improved with other treatment
  • Interferes with daily life
  • Prevents you from doing what you want and need
  • Affects mood, emotions, and thoughts
 

A referral form needs to be completed and sent by your doctor or nurse practitioner. 
The team will review the referral form and determine if the eligibility criteria are met.

If the referral is accepted:

  • A member of the team will schedule you for an intake assessment to help determine what services best suit your needs.  

If the referral is not accepted: 

  • Your doctor or nurse practitioner will be made aware and we suggest you talk about other options with your doctor or nurse practitioner.

 

Our referral form is an electronically fillable form.  Please download the form, fill out electronically and email to chronicpain@hsnsudbury.ca or fax to 705-671-5678.  

The Integrated Chronic Pain Program accepts referrals from primary care providers through the Oceans Platform.
 

  • Coping techniques including mindfulness, meditation and relaxation  
  • Pacing and Planning 
  • Goal Setting   
  • In Person 4 session self management education (For local patients)
  • Chronic Pain Self-Management Program: 6 week virtual workshop (For Regional patients)
  • 1:1 consultations with Physiotherapy (Physical assessment and home exercise planning, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy (medication review and recommendations), Social Worker (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and 1:1 counselling)
  • Group Gym Rehabilitation
  • Community integrated maintenance programming at the YMCA of Sudbury
  • Pool Therapy
  • Walking Groups (Indoor and Outdoor)
  • Social Groups

Upon active participation and successful completion of the self management education and rehabilitation services, patients fitting specific criteria will reviewed by one of the partnering anesthetists for consideration for Interventional Pain Management and could be reviewed for time-limited interventions (nerve blocks).

 

  • I do not have an active WSIB or motor vehicle accident claim. 

  • I want to learn to cope with pain. 

  • I am comfortable participating in a group setting. 

 

  • Anaesthetists 
  • Kinesiologist   
  • Medical Secretary   
  • Occupational Therapist   
  • Pharmacist   
  • Physiotherapist  
  • Recreation Therapist(s)   
  • Registered Nurse(s)  
  • Registered Social Worker(s) (Masters-Prepared)
Contact Us
Address

Health Sciences North 
Sudbury Outpatient Centre 
865 Regent St., S.  
Sudbury, ON P3E 3Y9 

Phone: 705-523-7100

Email: chronicpain@hsnsudbury.ca