Managing Pain and Treating Musculoskeletal Conditions: A PCORI-sponsored Conference on the Use of Patient-Centered Evidence and Best Practices at Worksite Health Centers

With sponsorhship from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) (contract EAIN-00102), the CWHP and the National Association of Worksite Health Centers (NAWHC) hosted a virtual symposium on preventing pain and musculoskeletal conditions (MSK), research on managing and treating pain, and integrating providers for improved outcomes. Central to the event was the presentation of findings from PCORI-sponsored research on MSK and pain, setting up discussions of best-practices from occupational health professionals. The report includes a summary of the PCORI studies, a recap of the session discussions, and guidance from participants on how future patient-centered research can close evidence gaps in best practices.