📢 National Survey: Help Inform the Development of Canada’s Adult Pain Standard
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI), in collaboration with the Chronic Pain Network (CPN) and McMaster University, invites healthcare professionals across Canada to participate in a national survey assessing the acceptability of the draft Adult Pain Standard, currently being developed by Health Standards Organization (HSO).
The survey aims to gather perspectives on the proposed expectations outlined in the draft standard, including which expectations healthcare professionals consider acceptable or unacceptable, how satisfactory they find them, and the reasons behind their perspectives.
Findings from this study will help inform potential revisions to the draft standard and contribute to ongoing efforts to improve adult pain care across Canada.
👥 Who Can Participate?
The survey is open to professionals involved in delivering, coordinating, or supporting adult pain care across Canada, including:
- Healthcare leaders and administrators
- Clinicians and healthcare providers
- Professionals involved in pain care coordination and service delivery
- Other professionals supporting adult pain care
📋 Survey Details
📅 Deadline: November 30, 2026
⏱️ Time Commitment: Approximately 15 minutes
🌐 Languages: English and French
🔒 Confidentiality: No names or contact information will be collected
✅ Participation: Voluntary; participants may skip questions or withdraw at any time
🔗 Participate in the Survey
Take the National Adult Pain Standard Acceptability Survey
Both English and French versions are accessible through the same survey link.
ℹ️ Additional Information
This OHRI-led study is separate from HSO’s public consultation. The research team will share a summary of the findings with HSO to help inform potential revisions to the draft Adult Pain Standard.
For questions or additional information about the study, please contact jolson@ohri.ca.
MSK Network members and colleagues are encouraged to participate and share this opportunity with eligible professionals across their networks.
Your perspectives can help inform the future of adult pain care in Canada!
