Bridging Lived Experience and Chronic Pain Research with Delane Linkiewich

In this episode of Action on Pain, Jennifer, Keith and Virginia welcome Delane Linkiewich, a passionate advocate and researcher living with chronic pain. Delane shares her personal journey and discusses her work developing peer support programs for youth with chronic pain. The conversation highlights the importance of integrating patient voices into research and care, reflecting Health Canada’s Action Plan for Pain. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the podcast community and upcoming events. The episode closes with gratitude to the Chronic Pain Network for their support and a reminder to consult healthcare professionals for medical advice.

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Follow Delane Linkiewich:

Research - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Delane-Linkiewich

X - https://x.com/delanelinkie

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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.