Disparities in Pain Care: Vulnerable Groups and Population Health

This two-hour interactive session includes intersectional clinicians for a candid conversation following moderator’s presentation related to pain reporting, opioid monitoring practices, management of chronic pain, and sociodemographic factors. Panelists demonstrate diverse lived experiences, professional observations, and patient populations. Attendees will receive a supplemental packet that includes links to full text articles for references and resources.

Learning objectives:

Describe undertreated or uncontrolled pain experiences as related to sociodemographic factors
Identify gaps in pain care for minority and vulnerable populations
Create a pathway for culturally aware specialist referrals

PACE ID: 128233

This recording is from ACA Engage 2023--this session was originally presented live, users viewing this program online will be shown visual aids (powerpoint slides) and speaker audio.

Nakiesha Pearson, ND, DC

Dr. Nakiesha Pearson completed her Chiropractic degree at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS). After graduation, she had the privilege to complete a Family Practice Residency Program at NUHS. While completing the family practice program, she obtained a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Master's in Advanced Clinical Practice. Dr. Pearson started her teaching career with National in 2014 and is currently an Associate Professor and Chair of the Clinical Sciences department. She is a member of the academy of site team visitors for the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), and participates as an accrediting site team visitor for the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME). Additionally, she is the vice-chair of the American Chiropractic Association's (ACA) Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the chair of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges' (AANMC) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee.