Bronwyn ThompsonSenior Lecturer, University of Otago, Christchurch, NZ
Dr Lennox Thompson leads the Postgraduate Programmes in Pain and Pain Management at University of Otago, based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Dr Lennox Thompson’s clinical background is occupational therapy and psychology, and her clinical and research focus is on supported pain self-management in daily life. She was awarded her PhD in 2015, investigating living well with chronic pain. Her primary academic work is teaching an interprofessional approach to pain and pain management to clinicians from a diverse range of clinical backgrounds. She was awarded the University of Otago Teaching Excellence Award in 2022, and the Univesrity of Otago Gold Medal for teaching excellence in 2025. |
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Should It Hurt? A Look to the Future of Managing Pain during Minor Gynaecological Procedures
Many people experience significant pain during minor gynaecological procedures such as IUD insertion, hysteroscopy, and colposcopy. There are limited effective analgesic options available in outpatient clinics where most of these procedures are carried out. Pain is the most common reason procedures are not completed. Poor experiences of pain management in patients leads to increased anxiety, reluctance to engage in these procedures, and negative health outcomes particularly among Māori and Pacific people.
This presentation will outline what we have learned from a mixed method study of experiences of outpatient gynaecological procedures, collaboration with user groups, and how we are developing and testing the prototype.
This presentation will outline what we have learned from a mixed method study of experiences of outpatient gynaecological procedures, collaboration with user groups, and how we are developing and testing the prototype.
