Downloadable Resources - American Chronic Pain Association

Downloadable Resources and Tools

Living with a chronic condition requires changing the way you think about your health care and your life. The ACPA describes this as moving from patient to person. The information in this section can help you begin to regain control of your life and become an active participant in your treatment team.

Ability Chart

A tool to help you identify areas where you struggle and how much trouble you have with each of them.

ACPA Fibromyalgia Handbook

A downloadable ACPA patient handbook for anyone living with fibromyalgia.

ACPA Pain Awareness Month History

This downloadable pdf provides more information on the history of Pain Awareness Month and links to the Partners for Understanding Pain.

ACPA Resource Guide

An in-depth resource guide for those living with chronic pain.

Americans Living With Pain Survey

January 2004: A survey of 800 telephone interviews conducted with adults experiencing chronic pain in the United States.

CARE Card

A downloadable tool to help you understand how your medication should be taken.

Chronic Pain Australia: National Pain Survey

July 2020: A survey of over 1,000 people living with chronic pain across Australia conducted by Chronic Pain Australia.

Cluster Headache Log

Use this downloadable log to track the triggers of your cluster headaches each day.

Consumer Guidelines for Low Back Pain

Making sense of some of the choices you have and why they are being recommended.

Daily Activity Checklist

A tool to help you identify where you are having difficulties with everyday activities.

Fibro Log

The Fibro Log can help you track the everyday things that may have an impact on your pain.

Follow-Up from Your Visit

A simple follow-up guide to use after a health care visit.

Guide to Visiting Your Local Legislator

A downloadable toolkit to help you reach out to your local legislators to tell those who represent you about the issues that you face.

Health Outcomes Survey

June 2005: A health outcomes survey exploring what consumers think is important for understanding the impact of chronic pain conditions and the effects of treatment on their everyday life and...

Individual Burdens of Chronic Pain Survey

October 2013: The Individual Burdens of Chronic Pain Survey uncovered the real challenges that people with chronic pain face every day.

Key Findings of the Emergency Department Survey

March 2007: A national survey on chronic pain in the emergency department.

Med Card

This wallet-size Med Card lets you keep track of all your medications and any allergies.

Medicine Safety Infographic

This infographic poster provides tips on keeping kids safe around pain medication.

Migraine Log

Use this downloadable log to track the triggers of your chronic migraines each day.

MigrainePro

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OIC Log

A daily tool for those experiencing opioid induced constipation to track pain and side effects.

OTC Awareness Guide

This OTC Awareness and Literacy Guide from Scholastic can help you understand the labels on over-the-counter medicines.

Pain Awareness Media and Press Tool Kit

A downloadable toolkit to help you communicate with the media to raise pain awareness.

Pain Log

This downloadble log can help you track the everyday things that have an impact on your pain.

Pain Survey of Older Adults

September 2009: A nationwide survey of 800 U.S. adults age 65 and older to better understand attitudes, perceptions, and concerns regarding age-related pain management

Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (PDPN)

Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (PDPN) Here we provide three amazing resources for the person and with PDPN and for Caregivers. The Guide to Discuss My Symptoms with My Healthcare Providers...

Prepare for your Visit

Fill out this helpful summary to prepare for your visit with a health care provider.

Proclamations Process Guide Tool Kit

An easy-to-follow, downloadable guide to help in your efforts to obtain a proclamation from your Governor.

Public Perception of Pain and Pain Management Survey

July 2002: Findings from a telephone survey of 1000 adult Americans on their perception of pain and pain management.

Quality of Life Scale

This graphical scale focuses on the impact your pain has on your life.

The Art of Pain Management

Downloadable resource full of art project suggestions, words of encouragement, and information regarding music therapy to help you manage your pain.

Tips for Living with Fibromyalgia

A downloadable brochure containing tips for fibromyalgia patients and their caregivers.

Tool Kit for Healthcare Professionals

A tool kit to help equip healthcare professionals who work with those in chronic pain. This downloadable resource is part of the Partners for Understanding Pain initiative.

Tool Kit for Older Adults

A downloadable tool kit to bring attention to the prevalence of pain in older adults and the availability of the range of treatment options.

Two Takes on Fibro Survey

March 2012: The ‘Two Takes on Fibro’ study consisted of two national surveys about fibromyalgia.