Improving Pain in Saskatchewan Study

SaskPain supports The Improving Pain in Saskatchewan (IPSK) research project which was funded by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, Saskatchewan Centre for Patient Oriented Research, and Saskatchewan Community Initiatives Fund.

WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED:
YORKTON: ran a series of online education and support groups for people living with pain called Partners in Pain. Find these sessions and our Podcasts on the SaskPain YouTube Channel.
REGINA: held a conference on pediatric pain on November 25, 2022 in conjunction with the University of Saskatchewan Pain & Therapeutics Conference.
REGINA: wrote a children’s book and curriculum guide for Grade 3 to 5 students on chronic pain in children. The curriculum resource includes slides, tools, and printable materials to educate both teachers and students about complex pain in children. Find information at www.saskpain.ca/kids-books or contact Dr. Karen Juckes (karen.juckes@usask.ca) for more information on how to access the book or materials for your classrooms.
SASKATOON: developed three graphic medicine stories (educational comics) for healthcare provider education with Arcana Creative to challenge stigma around pain and substance use. Contact Dr. Susan Tupper (susan.tupper@usask.ca) for more information on the research.

You can download the stories below:

Theresa’s Story (English) Theresa’s Story (French) Theresa’s Story Video.