PIUO Phase II

PIUO Phase II is a two year study focused on implementing the PIUO Pathway into community pediatric practices across British Columbia, Canada. Pediatrictians and families across BC may participate in testing the usefulness of the PIUO Pathway.

The Pain and Irritability of Unknown Origin (PIUO) Pathway was developed as a clinical Pathway to evaluate and manage unexplained pain and irritability for children with severe neurological impairments (SNI) who are unable to communicate ‘where it hurts’. Phase I of this project showed us that the Pathway can help streamline pain management for families. Now that we know the PIUO Pathway is helpful, we want to know whether this tool can transfer from hospital research centres into the community. Can local pediatricians across British Columbia use it when they see patients with PIUO? Our goal is to create an approach to enhance the clinical care for all children with complex medical needs experiencing PIUO.

If you would like to learn more please contact Dr. Sharon Hou at Sharon.Hou@bcchr.ca.