PainCAS is a suite of clinically validated pain management and opioid therapy assessment tools developed with funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Designed for use in behavioral health and pain management settings, PainCAS enables providers to evaluate patients’ pain conditions, treatment history, and risk for opioid misuse through standardized, self-administered digital questionnaires. The platform supports both initial and follow-up assessments, streamlining workflows and improving treatment planning.

Features

• Pain and Functioning Index: Uses a common language between provider and patient to set realistic expectations and monitor progress with visual scales.
• SOAPP-8 (Screener and Opioid Assessment for Patients with Pain): Assesses risk of problematic opioid behavior before initiating therapy.
• COMM-9 (Current Opioid Misuse Measure): Evaluates ongoing risk of opioid misuse during treatment.
• Self-Led Assessments: Patients complete intake or follow-up questionnaires online, either remotely or in-clinic.
• Automated Scoring & Reporting: Immediate access to graphical summary reports highlighting key clinical concerns and patient engagement metrics.
• Validated Instruments: All tools are tested and validated for clinical reliability and effectiveness.
• Additional Tools Available: Includes SOAPP-R, SOAPP-12, COMM (original), Infertility Self-Efficacy Scale (ISE), Opioid Side Effects Scale (OSES), Post-operative Recovery Index (PoRI), and Addiction Severity Assessment Tool (ASAT).

Benefits

• Improved Treatment Outcomes: Standardized assessments help guide clinical decisions and identify risks early.
• Efficient Workflow: Enables pre-appointment assessments, reducing in-clinic time and improving provider preparedness.
• Enhanced Patient Engagement: Tailored reports improve communication and understanding between patients and providers.
• Risk Stratification: Supports classification of patients based on risk for aberrant opioid-related behavior.
• Scalable Across Clinics: Suitable for pain management practices, behavioral health providers, and integrated care settings.
• Secure & Accessible: Online platform ensures secure data handling and remote accessibility.