In this week's episode of Action on Pain, Keith, Jennifer, and Virginia welcome retired physiotherapist and long-time pain advocate Mary Brachaniec, who shares her journey living with inflammatory arthritis and in leading national efforts to improve chronic pain care in Canada. Mary discusses her pioneering work in patient engagement, research, and advocacy—especially for seniors and those with dementia. The conversation highlights the impact of collaborative research, new national care standards, and the importance of evidence-based, compassionate pain management, as guided by Health Canada’s Action Plan for Pain.

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-brachaniec-519a69386/

Pain in demention patients reserch - https://www.uregina.ca/arts/psychology/directory/faculty/hadjistavropoulos-t.html

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

This week, we are revisiting our conversation with Dr. Gabrielle Pagé.

In this week's episode of Action on Pain, Keith, Jennifer, and Virginia welcome Dr. Gabrielle Pagé to discuss advances in chronic pain care in Canada. Dr. Pagé shares insights on patient-centered research, the impact of stress on pain, and the importance of interdisciplinary care. The conversation highlights challenges in access, the role of psychological support, and the need to reduce stigma. Listeners gain hope from emerging models of care, virtual options, and the value of patient engagement in shaping a more compassionate, effective pain management system.

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Université de Montréal - https://recherche.umontreal.ca/chercheur/is/in30363/

McGill University - https://www.mcgill.ca/paincentre/gabrielle-page

Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=viE9V7AAAAAJ&hl=en

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

Join us as we revisit our conversation with Dr. Norm Buckley.

In this episode, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer chat with Dr. Norm Buckley to discuss the evolution of chronic pain management in Canada. They explore the history, challenges, and advances in pain care, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and coordinated policy. Dr. Buckley shares insights from his career and highlights the need for integrated, patient-centered care. The episode offers hope and practical information for those living with chronic pain, while underscoring ongoing efforts to improve access and outcomes across the country.

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CPN - https://cpn-rdc.ca/about/coordinating-centre-contacts/

McMaster University - https://experts.mcmaster.ca/display/buckleyn

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