Trauma-Informed Procedural Pain Intervention: Refinement of an Evidence-Based Protocol

The TIPPI-R intervention protocol consists of a one session, during which time the interventionist offers psychoeducation related to the following content areas: procedural pain related to oncology treatment, factors that may affect the perception of pain, evidenced-based tools for assessing and monitoring pain, cognitive and behavioral pain management interventions, and resources to facilitate family to advocacy for pain management in a medical setting. During this session, the interventionist discusses opportunities for families to utilize skills throughout treatment, and addresses family questions as needed. A follow-up session 4 weeks after the initial intervention session will assess family knowledge and skills and offer a referral for a mental health provider, if further pain management support is needed. TIPPI-R is designed to be delivered by a psychologist, psychology trainee, or social worker working in the oncology context.