Pete Moore
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Self-Management Coach, Author, Honorary Member of British Pain Society, North East Essex, UK
www.paintoolkit.org Pete’s story is very typical of that of a pain patient. He was, like many pain patients looking for that magic bullet to take away his pain. Managing pain was like playing a game of snakes and ladders – a game of luck. Most days melted into the next and he became a very poor pain self-manager. He did not exercise or generally look after his body and when something went wrong with it, he expected the doctor to fix him.
In July 1996 Pete attended the INPUT Pain Management Programme (PMP) London. It was described to him as a programme that could help me to increase his confidence and mobility and provide him with life-long skills to self-manage his pain. Since 1997 he has not had the need to take any pain medication. |
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Pete authored the Pain Toolkit in 2001, which is a simple patient interactive booklet healthcare professional use to start off the pain self-management conversion with their patients. It was supported by the Department of Health and now used extensively in the UK and overseas. 350,000 copies are currently in circulation within the UK. It’s been translated into 18 different languages and adapted for Worldwide use in English speaking countries. There are also audio versions. In 2022 Pete wrote a Self-Management Toolkit for people living with long term health conditions, primarily to ease the burden on health care. He also launched a self management website patients and healthcare workers could visit to learn extra skills.
Other Self-Management Toolkits have been for developed for people living with cancer, fibromyalgia, asthma, CRPS, neuropathic pain, OCD, arthritis, fatigue, care givers, mental health and others in development.
In 2014, Pete was given the honour of being made Pain Champion UK. He was given the honour in the House of Lords, London.
Pete runs interactive online Pain Toolkit Workshops for both people with persistent pain and healthcare professionals who support them.
• He runs pain and self management workshops for medical students at various Universities here in the UK & Ireland and around the world. He also teaches student doctors at the Austrian Pain School.
• In 2022 he developed a Pain Toolkit Virtual Reality (VR) Space for both patients and healthcare professionals. With this VR platform, visitors can use the usual headset, phone, tablet or computer and it’s FREE to use. It’s both a hub for visitors to meet up and also learn more about pain self-management. There are also Self Management for people living with long term health conditions.
• Pete has worked at Teesside University as consultant on the VR4Rhab and other Virtual Reality and AI projects. There is now an AI version of Pete Memberships
• British Pain Society (Honorary Member)
• The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
Other Self-Management Toolkits have been for developed for people living with cancer, fibromyalgia, asthma, CRPS, neuropathic pain, OCD, arthritis, fatigue, care givers, mental health and others in development.
In 2014, Pete was given the honour of being made Pain Champion UK. He was given the honour in the House of Lords, London.
Pete runs interactive online Pain Toolkit Workshops for both people with persistent pain and healthcare professionals who support them.
• He runs pain and self management workshops for medical students at various Universities here in the UK & Ireland and around the world. He also teaches student doctors at the Austrian Pain School.
• In 2022 he developed a Pain Toolkit Virtual Reality (VR) Space for both patients and healthcare professionals. With this VR platform, visitors can use the usual headset, phone, tablet or computer and it’s FREE to use. It’s both a hub for visitors to meet up and also learn more about pain self-management. There are also Self Management for people living with long term health conditions.
• Pete has worked at Teesside University as consultant on the VR4Rhab and other Virtual Reality and AI projects. There is now an AI version of Pete Memberships
• British Pain Society (Honorary Member)
• The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
Social Media and Pain
Social media has emerged as a valuable tool for promoting pain self-management, benefiting both patients and healthcare professionals. For patients, social media provides access to a wide range of information, resources, and support networks related to pain self-management. Through online communities, patients can connect with others facing similar challenges, share coping strategies, and find emotional support. Social media platforms also offer a wealth of educational content and expert advice, empowering patients to take an active role in managing their pain effectively. Moreover, sharing personal experiences and progress on social media can enhance motivation and accountability in pain self-management.
For healthcare professionals, social media serves as a platform to share educational content, engage with patients, and provide guidance on pain self-management. By sharing evidence-based information, healthcare professionals can enhance patient education, promote shared decision-making, and improve patient outcomes. Additionally, social media platforms enable healthcare professionals to stay updated on the latest research, trends, and advancements in pain management, ensuring they provide the most up-to-date care to their patients.
In conclusion, social media plays a crucial role in promoting pain self-management. It offers patients increased accessibility to information, peer support, and educational resources while providing healthcare professionals with a platform to engage with patients, share expertise, and stay informed. Harnessing the power of social media can lead to improved pain management outcomes and overall well-being for people living with persistent pain.
For healthcare professionals, social media serves as a platform to share educational content, engage with patients, and provide guidance on pain self-management. By sharing evidence-based information, healthcare professionals can enhance patient education, promote shared decision-making, and improve patient outcomes. Additionally, social media platforms enable healthcare professionals to stay updated on the latest research, trends, and advancements in pain management, ensuring they provide the most up-to-date care to their patients.
In conclusion, social media plays a crucial role in promoting pain self-management. It offers patients increased accessibility to information, peer support, and educational resources while providing healthcare professionals with a platform to engage with patients, share expertise, and stay informed. Harnessing the power of social media can lead to improved pain management outcomes and overall well-being for people living with persistent pain.
