News
7 September, 2024
Persistent Pain program
Chronic pain patients in Gympie and the hinterland are finding new hope through Sunshine Coast Health’s Persistent Pain Management Service, which has expanded to provide face-to-face support in more locations.
“We’re using the Local Area Needs Assessment to understand where the areas of greatest needs are on the Sunshine Coast and then we can deliver care closer to their home,” said Principal Project Officer and Physiotherapist, Jay Whittem.
The service, originally based at Nambour General Hospital, is now available in-person at Gympie Hospital, Caloundra Health Service, and Maleny Soldiers Hospital.
“The feedback we’ve got from patients is that they’re extremely grateful, and we are seeing higher engagement so far,” Whittem added.
Persistent Pain Physiotherapist Tim Bagshaw highlighted the impact: “I’ve been really amazed at the difference we’re seeing the program make for patients; it’s really changing lives.”
Elizabeth Melidonis, one of their patients, shared that she was managing quite well and that she was immensely grateful.
